Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary South Africa 2026

The Sibona Ilanga Trust was formed as a Community Trust with the main purpose of conducting public benefit activities within a 50 kilometre radius of De Aar Solar Power. This Community Trust owns 8% of De Aar Solar Power (RF) (Pty) Ltd. The Trust has awarded 86 bursaries to date, to the total value of R12.1 million. For the 2025/ 2026 academic year, the Trust aims to award a further R2.5 million in bursaries.

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 De Aar Solar Power plant, in the Northern CapeYou 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 in financial need and not have sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education

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Applications must be submitted online at:Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the 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)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)