Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

The Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm Trust (TWFT) is a community-oriented organization established by the Tsitsikamma Community Wind Energy Facility (TCWF). 

The TCWF, located within the Tsitsikamma area, uses wind turbines to generate clean renewable energy. 

The TWFT, recognizing the importance of education, established a bursary program to invest in the future of the surrounding communities.

About Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary

The Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary offers financial support for undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and trade skills at accredited public universities, TVET colleges, and FET colleges in South Africa. 

The bursary covers a range of expenses, including registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation, and a living stipend. 

The amount awarded depends on the individual student’s financial needs.

Here’s a breakdown of the bursary benefits:

  1. Covers all fields of study
  2. Applicable to undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and trade skills
  3. Provides funding for registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation, and a living stipend
  4. Awarded for one academic year at a time, with renewal options based on academic performance

Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. You must be a South African citizen.
  2. You must reside in one of the following areas, or within a 50km radius:
    • Kouga: Centerton, Humansdorp, Jeffrey’s Bay (township), Noorshoek, Oyster Bay, Pellrus, Rosedale, St Francis Bay (township), and Westerton
    • Koukamma: Clarkson, Kagiso Heights, Kareedouw (township), Katank, New Rest, Nompumelelo, Sanddrif, Thornham, Uitkyk, and Woodlands
    • AmaMfengu: Doriskraal, Ekuphumleni, Nuweplaas, Snyklip, and Wittekleibosch  
  3. You must have completed Matric (Grade 12) in 2024 or earlier.
  4. You must be enrolled in or intend to enroll in an undergraduate degree, diploma, certificate, or trade skill program.
  5. You must be registered or provisionally accepted at a recognized public university, TVET college, FET college, or training institution in South Africa.
  6. Your parents’ or guardians’ total household income must not exceed R350,000 per annum.
  7. Returning Beneficiaries: If you are a returning beneficiary (received the bursary previously), you must have passed at least 75% of your 2024 modules and completed community service on time in 2024.

Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Application Requirements

The application process for the TWFT Bursary is straightforward. Here’s what you’ll need to have ready:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID Document
  2. Certified copies of your academic transcripts:
    • Grade 11 final results (if applicable)
    • Most recent Matric results (if completed Matric in 2021 and haven’t received your certificate yet)
    • Matric certificate or statement of results (if completed Matric in 2020 or earlier)
  3. Certified copy of your letter of provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (if not yet studying)
  4. Certified copy of your full tertiary academic record (if currently studying)

Additional Documents for Applicants Under 18 or Dependent on Parents/Guardians:

  1. Certified copy of parent or guardian’s proof of income and employment status (not older than 6 months) – This could be a payslip (employed), affidavit (unemployed), SASSA letter (receiving a grant), or death certificate (deceased)
  2. Certified copy of parent or guardian’s proof of address (municipal bill, letter from Ward Counsellor, or affidavit)
  3. Recent 3 months bank statement of parent or guardian (certified copy)

All certified copies must be done by the South African Police Service or the South African Post Office and must not be older than 6 months.

How to Apply

Applications for the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary are submitted electronically. 

Visit their website to access the online application form.

Remember to include “TWFT Bursary Application” in the email subject line when submitting your application package, which should include all the required supporting documents.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary program, you can contact them directly via email: [email protected]

Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Closing Date

Unfortunately, the closing date for the 2025 Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary program is not yet available.