Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision (DBREV) Scholarship

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen OR a permanent resident in South Africa
• Be intend on studying towards a Masters degree in a field that relates to energy access and energy poverty
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
• Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people in Africa
• Be passionate about addressing Energy Poverty and Energy Access, by way of energy services provided by Renewable Energy systems
• Have a background of either engineering, science, environment & geographical science, finance, economics, or development studies

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• University Academic Transcripts to date (please name your file ““)

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
   DBREV Scholarship Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: DBREV Scholarship Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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]
• Phone 082 928 2682
• Phone 072 738 3268

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

About Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision (DBREV)

Doug Banks Renewable Energy Vision is an independent trust honouring Dr Doug Banks, who worked to bring energy to under-served communities.