Students planning ahead for 2027 can apply for the Kathu Solar Park Bursary Programme 2027. The bursary is administered through StudyTrust, but the sponsor/entity link has also been included for verification and user trust.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Kathu Solar Park / StudyTrust
Opportunity type: Community bursary
Who it’s for: Current or prospective 2027 students who live in the JTG District / Kathu area
Study fields: Any field accepted by the programme, subject to StudyTrust criteria and eligible institution rules
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Last verified: 1 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
Applications must be completed through StudyTrust’s official online process. The sponsor-owned link is included for background and verification, but the bursary application itself should be completed through StudyTrust unless the official StudyTrust page states otherwise.
About the sponsor
Kathu Solar Park supports access to education for young people in the John Taolo Gaetsewe district through community-focused bursary and development programmes.
Sponsor/entity link: Kathu Solar Park
What it covers
Institution tuition, registration and examination fees; accommodation in an institution residence or equivalent; meals; and learning materials.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside in the JTG District / Kathu area
- Must be a current tertiary student or a student who will commence studies in 2027
- Must apply to an accredited South African tertiary institution
- Combined gross family income must not exceed the stated programme limit
Documents to prepare
- Certified ID
- Latest Grade 12 and/or tertiary academic record
- Proof of registration, acceptance or application for 2027 studies
- Proof of household income
- Proof of residence in the eligible local area, if requested
Closing date
30 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a field, year of study or institution type not covered by the specific bursary
- Submitting an incomplete StudyTrust application
- Leaving out certified ID, academic or household-income documents
- Ignoring local residence rules where the bursary is community-based
- Waiting until the final week, when the StudyTrust platform may be busy
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the sponsor/entity link where available and the current StudyTrust bursary page. StudyTrust confirms that its 2027 application platform opened on 1 June 2026 and that most applications close on 30 September 2026.
How to apply
- Open the StudyTrust bursary page for this programme.
- Review the programme-specific eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your ID, academic records, income documents and any local-residence proof if required.
- Complete the StudyTrust online application process.
- Submit before the closing date.