ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KATHU SOLAR PARK
Kathu Solar Park is a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant located near Kathu in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. With a generation capacity of 100 megawatts (MW) and molten storage capable of delivering energy for 4.5 hours at full load, the facility spans roughly 800 hectares (1,977 acres).
The project is backed by a group of investors led by Engie, which includes the Public Investment Corporation, SIOC Community Development Trust, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Investec, Lereko Metier, and the Kathu Trust. Construction was handled by a consortium of Acciona and SENER, who served as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) providers.
Kathu Solar Park started commercial operations in January 2019 and now powers approximately 179,000 South African households.
ABOUT THE KATHU SOLAR PARK BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Aurora Wind Power is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the JTG District Municipality (Northern Cape), for studies in ANY field.
The Kathu Solar Park bursary was launched in 2022 with the goal of broadening access to higher education for youth in the John Taolo Gaetsewe district municipality. Since its creation, the programme has expanded significantly, awarding an increasing number of bursaries and having already benefited more than 40 students.
The initiative provides financial assistance to students from local communities, including Kuruman, Kathu, Deben, and nearby areas. It is available to South African citizens who are enrolled in full-time programs at public or accredited private institutions. The bursary places no limits on fields of study, allowing students to pursue a wide variety of career paths.
MORE ABOUT THE KATHU SOLAR PARK BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED
The bursary may provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, registration fees, examination fees, learning materials (textbooks, stationary, etc.), accommodation in an institution residence or equivalent and meals. The total value of the bursary will be determined on an individual basis.
Selection will be based on 2 main criteria: academic excellence (based on Grade 12 results) and financial need (proven lack of sufficient financial resources to continue with tertiary education).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KATHU SOLAR PARK BURSARY
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 citizen
- You must reside in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, in the Northern Cape province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in ANY field of study
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a public or accredited private tertiary institution in South Africa (FETCs, Universities of Technology and Universities)
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R600 000 per annum
- Preference will be given students with the greatest financial need, where all applicants display academic excellence
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KATHU SOLAR PARK BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Kathu Solar Park Bursary Application 2025
Applicants must read the instructions on the StudyTrust Bursary Applications page before 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)
- Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric
- Latest academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of application/ acceptance to an institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE KATHU SOLAR PARK BURSARY
31 October 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
Email: b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za
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