Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary South Africa 2026

Matla A Bokone Solar, previously known as Droogfontein 2 Solar (RF) (Pty) Ltd, ranks among South Africa’s most significant solar projects, featuring over 200,000 solar panels that harness the powerful Northern Cape sun. This project is distinctly South African, being entirely owned by local stakeholders. Situated near Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province, Matla A Bokone Solar consistently produces around 75MW of clean, renewable energy each 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 a 50km radius of the Matla A Bokone Solar PV Facility, in the Northern Cape provinceYou must have completed Matric NSC or NTCYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must have been accepted to study at a recognised public or private tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)You must have a strong academic recordYou must be in financial need and demonstrate lack of sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education

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Applications must be submitted online at:Matla A Bokone Solar Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the bursary. Applicants must read theStudyTrust bursary instructions pagebefore applying. 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)Proof of acceptance to an institution (on institutions letterhead)Proof of residential addressProof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)