The Letsatsi Borutho Trust Bursary Programme 2027 is open for South African citizens living within 50 kilometres of the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant in the Northern Cape. The bursary supports further study at recognised South African tertiary education and training institutions, including TVET colleges, universities of technology and academic universities.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Letsatsi Borutho Trust, administered by StudyTrust
Opportunity type: Renewable-energy community bursary
Who it’s for: South African citizens resident within 50 km of the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant
Study level: Skills training, NQF Level 6 programmes, national diplomas and degree programmes
Institution type: Recognised South African public or private TVET colleges, universities of technology and academic universities
Closing date: 31 October 2026, according to the sponsor bursary page
Last verified: 13 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is a local community bursary. The key eligibility rule is residence within the 50 km beneficiary area around the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant. Applicants should prepare clear proof of residence before applying.
Verification note: the Letsatsi Borutho Trust sponsor page currently states that applications are open from 1 June to 31 October. Other sources indicates that it closes on 30 September. Applicants should therefore verify the final deadline before submitting, but the sponsor-owned page is used here as the controlling deadline source.
About the sponsor
The Letsatsi Borutho Trust is a community trust that owns shares in the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant for the benefit of nearby communities. The bursary programme is one way the Trust supports education, training and local economic development.
What it covers
Current bursary summaries indicate that funding may support major study-related costs such as tuition, registration, examination fees, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Applicants should treat the StudyTrust application platform and bursary agreement as the final source for approved funded items.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside within a 50 km radius of the Droogfontein Solar Power Plant
- Must have been accepted at a recognised public or private South African tertiary education or training institution
- May be applying for skills training, technical programmes, NQF Level 6 programmes, national diplomas or degree studies
- Applicants who completed NSC or NTC in previous years may also apply
- Only correctly completed applications with all required supporting documents will be considered
Documents to prepare
- Certified South African ID copy
- Proof of acceptance at a recognised institution
- Proof of residential address within the eligible area
- Latest academic results or Matric/NTC results
- Proof of household income or financial circumstances
- Any additional documents required on the StudyTrust application platform
Closing date
31 October 2026, based on the sponsor-owned Letsatsi Borutho Trust bursary page.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without living within the eligible 50 km beneficiary area
- Leaving out proof of residence
- Submitting without proof of acceptance at a recognised institution
- Ignoring the possibility that the StudyTrust platform may show a different final deadline
- Uploading incomplete financial or academic documents
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the Letsatsi Borutho Trust sponsor bursaries page and the StudyTrust-administered bursary programme page. The sponsor page confirms that applications are open, while the StudyTrust page confirms the community bursary purpose, eligible residence area and institution types.
How to apply
- Open the Letsatsi Borutho Trust bursary page and the StudyTrust programme page.
- Confirm that your home address falls within the 50 km beneficiary area.
- Prepare ID, proof of residence, acceptance and academic documents.
- Apply through the StudyTrust application platform or follow the current instructions listed by StudyTrust and the Trust.
- Submit before the applicable closing date displayed by the official application route.