Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within a 50km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant, in the Northern Cape
• Have been accepted to study at a recognised public or private tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• In financial need and not have sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Examination fees
• Learning materials (textbooks
• Stationary
• Etc

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
   Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]

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

About Sibona Ilanga

The Sibona Ilanga Trust is a community trust that owns a stake in De Aar Solar Power and funds local development.