Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary
About this opportunity
Bursary for TVET, Diploma, and Bachelor studies in South Africa, open to African students. Deadline extended.
The Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary provides financial support to South African citizens who are out of school and have been accepted into recognised tertiary education or training institutions in South Africa, such as public or private TVET colleges, universities, or technology/academic universities. The programme focuses on individuals pursuing NQF Level 6 technical, skills training programmes, national diplomas, or degree courses, with an emphasis on those who demonstrate financial need and academic potential. The bursary covers tuition, registration, examination fees, accommodation, meals, and learning materials. The trust operates within a 50-kilometre radius of the De Aar Solar Power Plant and is managed by StudyTrust for selection and administration.
What it offers
- Financial support for study-related costs, including tuition, registration, examination fees, accommodation, meals, and learning materials.
- Bursary management by StudyTrust, including mentorship and talent development support.
Who can apply
- South African citizens who reside within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power Plant.
- Applicants must have been accepted into a recognised tertiary or training institution in South Africa.
- Preference may be given to those who completed their NSC or NTC in previous years or are pursuing NQF Level 6 technical programmes, national diplomas, or degrees.
How to apply
- Submit an application online via StudyTrust’s platform or a hardcopy form to b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za or the Ethembeni Community Centre, 3 Friedlander Street, De Aar.
- Applications must be completed correctly and fully, including required supporting documents.
- The application deadline runs from June 1 to October 31 annually.
Good to know
- Selection is based on academic performance (Grade 12 results) and financial need.
- The bursary value is determined on an individual basis and covers specific study-related expenses.
- StudyTrust provides student mentorship and talent development as part of the programme.
Key details
South AfricaWhat you get
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Examination fees
- Accommodation in tertiary residence or equivalent
- Meals
- Learning materials (textbooks, stationary, etc.)
- Bursary management by StudyTrust
- Student mentorship and talent development support
How to apply
- Submit an application **online** via StudyTrust’s platform
- Submit a **hardcopy** application form to **b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za** or the **Ethembeni Community Centre, 3 Friedlander Street, De Aar**
- Complete the application **correctly and fully** with all required documents
- Ensure the application is submitted **between June 1 and October 31**
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