Solar Capital Orange Bursary

Offered by Solar Capital Orange

Closed Usually closes around September

The Solar Capital Orange Bursary helps residents of Loeriesfontein, Nieuwoudtville, Calvinia and Brandvlei in the Hantam area study any field at a public institution.

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Reside in the Hantam District (namely Loeriesfontein, Nieuwoudtville, Calvinia, Brandvlei), in the Northern Cape province
  • Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • Be studying or intend on studying at a public institution of higher learning in South Africa (FETC, University of Technology or University)
  • Have a strong academic record
  • Have a household income of NOT more than R350 000 per year

What the bursary covers

  • (which will be determined on an individual basis): registration fees
  • Tuition fees
  • Examination fees
  • Learning materials (textbooks
  • Stationary
  • Etc
  • Funding is renewed each year if you meet the academic requirements.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • South African ID Document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric most recent results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration/ acceptance/ provisional acceptance at an institution (certified copy)
  • Parent or guardians proof of income (payslip if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a grant, death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
  • Proof of residential address (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

    Applications must be submitted online at: Solar Capital Orange Bursary Application 2027

    Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

  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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About Solar Capital Orange

Solar Capital Orange is a solar power project in the Northern Cape that supports surrounding communities.

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