Perdekraal East Wind Farm invites South African citizens to apply for bursary support for the 2027 academic year. The opportunity is aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds in surrounding communities, including Ceres, Bella Vista, Nduli and Prince Alfred Hamlet. Applications are handled through StudyTrust, and its current listing gives an extended closing date of 31 October 2026.
Closing date: 31 October 2026
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Perdekraal East Wind Farm
- Opportunity type: Community bursary
- Who it’s for: South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds in the surrounding local communities, including Ceres, Bella Vista, Nduli and Prince Alfred Hamlet, who are pursuing further study in 2027. The page invites current matriculants, people who completed an NSC or NTC in a previous year, and people who completed Grade 9 and are interested in TVET or FET programmes.
- Study level: Current matriculants and people who completed an NSC or NTC in previous years; Grade 9 completers interested in TVET or FET programmes are also encouraged to apply.
- Location: Ceres, Bella Vista, Nduli and Prince Alfred Hamlet, Western Cape, South Africa
- Academic year: 2027
- Closing date: 31 October 2026
- Last verified: 2026-10-04
High-value notes (read this first)
StudyTrust says the bursary is for the 2027 academic year.
The listed surrounding communities are Ceres, Bella Vista, Nduli and Prince Alfred Hamlet. The programme page does not state a specific distance limit or an absolute residence rule.
Selection considers latest academic results and financial need.
The award value is assessed individually; listed possible costs are not a guarantee that every expense will be covered.
The official StudyTrust listing says the deadline was extended to 31 October 2026.
About the sponsor
Perdekraal East Wind Farm is a wind energy project in the Witzenberg Local Municipality. Its official website describes community development and education initiatives in the surrounding area.
Official source: StudyTrust — Perdekraal East Wind Farm Bursaries
Official source: Perdekraal East Wind Farm — official website
Official source: StudyTrust — Bursaries and Scholarships
What it covers
The bursary amount is assessed individually. It may contribute towards tuition, registration and examination fees, accommodation in an institution residence or equivalent, meals, and learning materials. The amount and final coverage for each recipient are not specified.
Eligible fields
- Not specified. The official programme page does not list particular eligible fields of study.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- The opportunity is aimed at applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds in surrounding local communities, including Ceres, Bella Vista, Nduli and Prince Alfred Hamlet.
- The programme invites current matriculants and people who completed an NSC or NTC in previous years.
- People who have completed Grade 9 and are interested in TVET or FET programmes are also encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should be pursuing further study during the 2027 academic year at a South African public or private accredited institution, including TVET colleges, universities of technology or universities.
- Selection considers academic potential based on latest results and financial need.
Documents to prepare
- The Perdekraal East Wind Farm programme page does not publish a programme-specific document list. StudyTrust's general application guidance lists a certified South African ID, academic records or relevant school results, proof of household income, a recent head-and-shoulders photograph, and proof of address where relevant to a bursary's geographical criteria. Check the current online application instructions for the documents that apply to this programme.
Closing date
31 October 2026
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not apply on a third-party site: StudyTrust says applications must be submitted through its online platform.
- Do not assume a particular study field is required; the bursary page does not specify eligible fields.
- Do not assume that listing the surrounding communities makes residence there an absolute eligibility rule; the official page describes the opportunity as aimed at applicants from those communities but does not state a precise residence test.
- Do not assume the bursary guarantees payment of every listed cost; the value is determined individually.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 4 October 2026 against StudyTrust's Perdekraal East Wind Farm bursary page and current bursary listing, and the wind farm's official website. StudyTrust identifies the programme, gives the 2027 cycle and application route, and lists the extension deadline.
How to apply
- Read the Perdekraal East Wind Farm bursary information and StudyTrust's application instructions.
- Apply through StudyTrust's online application platform; applications outside the platform will not be considered.
- Complete and submit the online application during the published application season, which runs from 1 June to 31 October 2026.
- Provide accurate information and supporting documents requested by the online application. StudyTrust's general application page lists document requirements, but the Perdekraal-specific page does not publish a separate document checklist.