Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African student residing near the De Aar Solar Power plant and seeking financial aid to pursue your tertiary education? 

This bursary program offers a valuable opportunity for deserving individuals to achieve their academic goals. 

The Sibona Ilanga Trust is a community trust established by De Aar Solar Power, a renewable energy project. 

Committed to public benefit activities within a 50-kilometer radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant, the Trust empowers individuals by providing financial aid for their tertiary education. 

With a history of awarding bursaries to deserving students, the Trust aims to invest a substantial amount in the 2025 academic year, making education more accessible for residents near the De Aar Solar Power plant.

About Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary

The Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary is open to all fields of study, including degrees, national diplomas, and NQF level 6 technical and vocational training programs. 

This bursary program is designed to support students with financial need who reside within the designated 50km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant in the Northern Cape. 

The bursary covers a wide range of expenses, potentially including registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, learning materials (textbooks and stationery), accommodation in a tertiary residence, and meals. 

The total value of the bursary awarded to each student is determined based on individual circumstances.

Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Be 35 years old or younger.
  3. Reside within a 50km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant in the Northern Cape.
  4. Be accepted for study at a recognized public or private tertiary institution in South Africa (university, university of technology, or TVET college).
  5. Demonstrate financial need and lack sufficient resources to pursue your tertiary education.

Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary can only be submitted online. 

To ensure your application is considered complete, ensure you submit the following documents along with your completed application form:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID document.
  2. Proof of acceptance from your chosen institution (on official letterhead).
  3. Proof of your residential address.
  4. Certified copy of proof of your parents’ or guardians’ household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, or proof of pension/grant if applicable).

How to Apply

Visit the StudyTrust website for the online application portal. 

Ensure you submit all required documents alongside your completed application form before the closing date to avoid disqualification.

How to Contact Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary

For any queries related to the Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary programme, please contact StudyTrust, the administrator for this bursary program, directly:

  1. Email: b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za or anita@sibonailangatrust.co.za
  2. Contact page: https://studytrust.org.za/contact-us/

Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Closing Date

The deadline to submit your application for the Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary is October 31st, 2024. 

I strongly advise submitting your application well before the closing date to ensure it is reviewed for consideration.