Bursary Application Closing date is 10 January 2025.
The Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust (TWFT) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 academic year bursary programme are now open. This is an exciting opportunity for students residing in the AmaMfengu, Koukamma, or Kouga communities in the Eastern Cape who are looking to pursue higher education in a variety of fields.
What Fields of Study are Eligible?
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following areas:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Business Management & Economics
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Health & Clinical Sciences
- Law
- Social Sciences & Humanities
This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are passionate about any of these fields and wish to contribute to the development of their communities while pursuing higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the TWFT bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African Citizenship: You must be a Black South African, as defined by the DTI codes of good practice.
- Residency: You must permanently reside within a 50km radius of the Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm, specifically within the AmaMfengu, Koukamma, or Kouga communities in the Eastern Cape province.
- Age: You must be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Field of Study: You must be currently studying or intend to study towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above.
- Household Income: Your total household income must NOT exceed R350,000 per annum (or R29,000 per month).
How to Apply
To apply for the TWFT Bursary Programme, you must submit your application online by clicking on the following link:
Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Application 2025
Required Documents
Please ensure that you submit clear copies of the following documents along with your application. Failure to submit any of the required documents will result in the disqualification of your application:
- Certified copy of your ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or latest Matric results
- Certified copy of your full tertiary academic record (if currently studying)
- Certified copy of your parent or guardian’s proof of household income (payslip if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a grant, death certificate if deceased)
- Proof of address (municipal bill, letter from Ward Counsellor, or affidavit)
Important Dates
- Application Closing Date: 10 January 2025
(No late applications will be accepted, so be sure to apply before the closing date.)