Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside within a 50km radius of the Matla A Bokone Solar PV Facility, in the Northern Cape province
• Have completed Matric NSC or NTC
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Have been accepted to study at a recognised public or private tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• Have a strong academic record
• Be in financial need and demonstrate lack of sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education

What the bursary covers

• (the total bursary value will be tailored to each individual): 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
   • Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary Application 2026
   • StudyTrust bursary instructions page

   Applications must be submitted online at: Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary Application 2026

   Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

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 Matla A Bokone Solar

Matla A Bokone Solar, formerly Droogfontein 2, is a large solar PV plant in the Northern Cape.