The Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Programme is for South African citizens living within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant who have been accepted at a recognised South African tertiary education or training institution. StudyTrust administers the bursary. The current listing confirms the 2027 application deadline is 31 October 2026.
Closing date: 31 October 2026
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Sibona Ilanga Trust
- Opportunity type: Bursary
- Who it’s for: South African citizens living within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant who have been accepted at a recognised public or private South African tertiary education or training institution.
- Study level: NQF level 6 technical and skills training, training programmes, national diplomas and degrees
- Location: Within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Academic year: 2027
- Closing date: 31 October 2026
- Last verified: 2026-10-05
High-value notes (read this first)
Applicants must live within a 50 km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant.
The bursary value is determined individually; listed cost items may be covered.
Both online applications and hardcopy forms are accepted.
Hardcopy forms may be emailed to b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za or delivered to the Ethembeni Community Centre at 3 Friedlander Street, De Aar.
About the sponsor
The Sibona Ilanga Trust is a community trust that owns shares in the De Aar Solar Power plant for the benefit of communities within a 50-kilometre radius. StudyTrust manages the Trust’s bursaries.
Official source: Sibona Ilanga Trust Bursary Programme
Official source: StudyTrust Bursaries and Scholarships listing
What it covers
The bursary value is determined individually and may contribute to tuition, registration and examination fees, accommodation in a tertiary residence or equivalent, meals, and learning materials.
Eligible fields
- NQF level 6 technical programmes
- Skills training, including plumbing and bricklaying
- Other training programmes
- National diploma programmes
- Degree programmes
Eligibility
- Be a South African citizen.
- Reside within a 50 km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant.
- Have been accepted at a recognised public or private South African tertiary education or training institution.
- Complete the application in full and provide the required supporting documents.
Documents to prepare
- A completed application form is required.
- Required supporting documents are mentioned, but the programme page does not specify a programme-specific document list.
Closing date
31 October 2026
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying when you are not a South African citizen or do not live within 50 km of the De Aar Solar Power plant.
- Applying without acceptance at a recognised South African tertiary education or training institution.
- Submitting an incomplete application or leaving out required supporting documents.
- Assuming a particular bursary amount or that every listed cost will be covered; the value is determined individually.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against StudyTrust’s official programme page and current bursary listing on 5 October 2026. The listing confirms the extension to 31 October 2026; the programme page confirms the sponsor, eligibility, coverage and application routes.
How to apply
- Read the Sibona Ilanga Trust programme requirements and StudyTrust application instructions.
- Complete the application on StudyTrust’s online application platform, or obtain and complete the hardcopy application form.
- Submit the completed hardcopy form to b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za or deliver it to the Ethembeni Community Centre, 3 Friedlander Street, De Aar.
- Ensure the application is complete and accompanied by the required supporting documents before the closing date.