Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

The Letsatsi Borutho Trust is a community-driven initiative established to benefit residents living within a 50-kilometer radius of the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant in the Northern Cape.

Recognizing the importance of education, the Trust offers bursary funding to empower young individuals in the community to pursue further studies.

Since its inception, the Trust has made significant strides, investing over R6.5 million in tertiary education and aiming to allocate an additional R1.8 million for the 2025 academic year.

About Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary

The Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary program provides financial support to deserving students from the designated communities surrounding the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant.

This bursary is open to applicants pursuing various fields of study, including:

  1. Degrees
  2. National Diplomas
  3. NQF Level 6 Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs (TVET)

The bursary offers comprehensive financial aid, covering essential expenses such as:

  1. Registration Fees
  2. Tuition Fees
  3. Exam Fees
  4. Learning Materials (textbooks, stationery, etc.)
  5. Accommodation
  6. Meals

Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary, applicants must meet the following essential requirements:

  1. You must be a South African citizen.
  2. You must reside within a 50-kilometer radius of the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant in the Northern Cape province.
  3. You must be currently enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, a program leading to an NQF Level 6 qualification in technical skills training, a National Diploma, or a Degree program.
  4. You must have received acceptance to a recognized public or private tertiary institution within South Africa, such as a university, university of technology, or TVET college.
  5. You must demonstrate a clear financial need and lack of sufficient resources to independently finance your tertiary education.

Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary are submitted online.

To ensure your application is considered complete, submit the following mandatory supporting documentation along with your application form:

  1. Certified Copy of Your South African ID Document
  2. Proof of Acceptance: This document should be on the official letterhead of your chosen tertiary institution.
  3. Proof of Residential Address: This could be a utility bill, lease agreement, or any other document verifying your residence within the designated area.
  4. Proof of Financial Need: Applicants can provide documents such as their parents’ or guardians’ latest payslips (if employed), affidavits if unemployed, or proof of pension or grants (if applicable). All documents must be certified copies.

How to Apply

The Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary application process is entirely online.

Applications typically open in the latter half of the year, with a closing date in late October or early November.

For more information regarding application deadlines and specific instructions, it’s highly recommended to visit the Letsatsi Borutho Trust website.

How to Contact Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary

For any inquiries related to the Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary program, please contact StudyTrust directly via email at: b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za.

Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Closing Date

Please note that applications for the 2025 academic year will likely close on October 31st, 2024.

Ensure you submit your complete application well before the deadline to avoid disqualification.