2026 GSF Communities Adhoc Bursary

Applications are open.

Applications close on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 12 midday.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF) was launched in 2014. It is managed by Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS) and is funded by GSAMS’ independent power producers (IPPs) and one of its shareholders, the Globeleq Educational Trust (GET). To date, approximately R10.3 million has been awarded in bursaries.

THE GSF AIMS TO:

  • Help meet the demand in the renewable energy (RE) industry for technical skills
  • Create a skills pipeline for our company and the industry
  • Support and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the communities in which we operate, and the country as a whole.

The GSF is focused on:

  • Mechatronic and electrical engineering degrees/diplomas, nationally;
  • Education, agriculture, and nursing degrees/certificates for Eastern and Northern Cape students; and
  • Various degrees/certificates for students within the 50km radius in which GSAMS operates.

About The Bursary

The GSF Communities Fund is available for various degrees or certificates for students within 50km from Aries Solar Power, Boshof Solar Power, De Aar Solar Power, Droogfontein Solar Power, Jeffrey's Bay Wind Farm, Klipheuwel Wind Farm, Konkoonsies Solar Power, and Soutpan Solar Power. Please make sure your home town falls within one of the circles on this map.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be from (born or living in) within 50km radius of either: 

  1. De Aar Solar Power, Droogfontein Solar Power, Aries Solar Power, Konkoonsies Solar Power, Boshof Solar Power or Soutpan Solar Power 
  2. Please make sure your home town falls within one of the circles on this map.

Applicants must be: 

  1. South African citizens
  2. Have an interest in renewable energy.
  3. Must be studying full-time (2026 onwards). 
  4. May be studying for any field/topic at tertiary. 
  5. Unemployed (not working full or part-time in 2026), and must not have worked full-time before 2026. 
  6. Have applied to study in 2026 or have already been accepted for registration in 2026. 

Bursaries are offered only for studies leading to higher certificates, diplomas, degrees or equivalent NQF-rated qualifications

Preference will be given to Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) qualifications. 

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

  • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
  • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
  • Closing date for application type:
    • 2026 GSF Communities Adhoc Bursary closes: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 12 midday.
  • Bursary allocation year for application type:
    • 2026 GSF Communities Adhoc Bursary will be allocated for the 2026 academic year

This Bursary is for the 2026 academic year. You need to be studying full-time in 2026 to qualify. 

  1. Should you not have heard back from us within 3 months (of the application closing date), please consider your application as unsuccessful
  2. Terms and Conditions apply.  Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement provided by the sponsor
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Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents:

    Important Note About Documents:   

  • All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.  
  • [*]  means: Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.
  • In addition to the documents listed below, you are required to submit any other documents required on Step-4 of your application  

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    All Applicants: 

    1. A one-page statement clearly setting out why you have chosen your field of study and how you intend to use it after graduation.
    2. One letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your personal character and/or your academic performance. This person should not be a relative or friend. Please include their telephone details.
    3. Certified copy of a valid South African identity document
    4. Recent certified Parents/Guardian's valid South African ID (or death certificate if deceased)*
    5. A CV of work experience and background (lack of experience will not disadvantage your application) 
    6. Proof of household income (certified copy of SASSA docs or 3 months Payslips of parents/guardians) - Please attach affidavits confirming unemployment, if parent/s are unemployed*
    7. Recent Official Proof of Locality - Certified Official proof of Locality (proof of address, affidavit of residence from municipality, or place of birth on birth certificate)

    Scholar in Matric

    1. Grade 12 Term 2 Report (stamped) - With official school stamp
    2. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

    Scholar in Matric / Gap Year Student

    1. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

    Undergrad/Honours/ Masters/Doctoral

    1. 2026 Official Proof of Registration at university (for 2026 academic year) - Must be official document from university
    2. Certified copy of the latest Official academic transcript/s- (For applicants that have enrolled at multiple institutions during their tertiary studies*)

    Optional Docs

    1. Disability? Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter *
    2. Did you get funded by another bursary/NSFAS?; upload your bursary agreement/letter/offer*
    3. A copy of 2026 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. - Official letter showing you've been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2026*

     

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.

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