Rietkloof & Brandvalley Wind Farm Bursary Programme 2027 is one of the current StudyTrust-administered bursaries for 2027. Applicants should read both the sponsor/entity page and the StudyTrust bursary page before applying.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Red Rocket / Rietkloof & Brandvalley Wind Farms / StudyTrust
Opportunity type: Community bursary
Who it’s for: Current or prospective 2027 students from within 50 km of Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein or Sutherland
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
Red Rocket’s wind-farm-linked bursary programmes support Karoo-area youth by expanding access to post-school education and skills development.
Sponsor/entity link: Red Rocket / Rietkloof & Brandvalley Wind Farms
What it covers
Bursary allocations are limited by budget availability and based on academic excellence, financial need and local-area eligibility.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must live within the specified local radius around Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein or Sutherland
- Must be a current tertiary student or a student who will commence studies in 2027
- Must study at an accredited tertiary institution
- Selection considers academic excellence, financial need and budget availability
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.