Dorper Wind Farm Bursary South Africa 2026

The Dorper Wind Farm is a renewable energy project located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Developed to harness the region’s strong and consistent winds, the wind farm contributes significantly to the country’s energy needs by generating clean, sustainable electricity. With its advanced wind turbines, the Dorper Wind Farm has a capacity of around 100 MW, supplying power to thousands of homes and helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This project is part of South Africa’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix and addressing climate change through increased renewable energy production. The Dorper Wind Farm is inviting students to apply for theInkqwithelo Zotshintsho Bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must reside within the communities of Molteno or Sterkstroom, in the Eastern Cape provinceYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricUniversity students: you must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% for the required subjects aligned to the qualification you plan to study at universityUniversity students: you must have achieved a minimum academic average of 60% in the 2025 academic yearFET/ TVET students: you must have achieved a minimum of academic average of 50% in subjects relevant to the qualification you intend to pursue at the college levelFET/ TVET students: you must have achieved a minimum of 50% in 3 compulsory vocational modules if you are currently studying at collegePriority is given to learners wishing to pursue teaching, engineering, science, trades,and related careersYou must be enrolled or accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have proven financial needYou must NOT be receiving any other bursary fundingConsideration will be given to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and students with disabilities

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Download and complete the relevant application form:University students:Dorper Wind Farm Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) FET/ TVET students:Dorper Wind Farm Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Dorper Wind Farm bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Most recent academic transcript, if currently studying (certified copy)Proof of registration/ provisional acceptance letterProof of residence (letter from traditional leader/ local ward councilor/ RBN councillor)Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copy)Parents death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)Curriculum Vitae2 testimonials: one from the school principal and another from a community leader (teacher, pastor, business leader, leader of a civil society organization)(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary, your plan for your career, and how you intend contributing to the development of Molteno and Sterkstroom once you have qualified (700 to 1 000 words)(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) Applications must be submitted via email to:Community.Development@dorperwindfarm.ac.za(Insert the words “Bursary Application-University” OR “Bursary Application-FET/TVET College” in the email subject line).