Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within a 50km radius of the Droogfontein Solar Power plant, in the Northern Cape province
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an NQF level 6 in technical, skills training (plumbing, bricklaying etc) and training programmes, National Diploma or Degree Programme
• Have been accepted to study at a recognised public or private tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• Be in financial need and demonstrate lack of sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Exam fees
• Learning materials (textbooks, stationary, etc)
• Accommodation
• Meals

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Proof of acceptance to an institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residential address
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Application 2027
   • StudyTrust bursary instructions page

   Applications must be submitted online at: Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 31 October 2026. 31 October 2026 (extended deadline). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 482 1501
• Phone 011 403 1632

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Letsatsi Borutho

The Letsatsi Borutho Trust is a community trust that owns a share of the Droogfontein solar plant near Kimberley and reinvests in local development.