Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY – TWFT

Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026; The Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm Trust is committed to empowering members of the community and improving the lives of community members, within the areas they operate.

The Tsitsikamma Community Wind Energy Facility (TCWF) is located within the Tsitsikamma area, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The Project consists of 31 wind turbines, owned by the Tsitsikamma Development Trust (TDT), which can provide clean renewable electrical energy to over 96 000 average South African households.

ABOUT THE TSITSIKAMMA WIND FARM TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust (TWFT) is inviting students from Koukamma, Kouga, AmaMfengu (or surrounding areas within a 50km radius from the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm), to apply for their bursary programme for the 2023 academic year..

Bursaries will be awarded for ALL fields of study, towards an Undergraduate Degree, Diploma or Certificate at a public University, TVET College or FET College in South Africa.

Bursaries will also be awarded for studies towards trade skills and specialised courses (including Electrical work, Plumbing, Building, Motor Mechanic, Culinary, etc).

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The bursary will provide full or partial cover, depending on the student need, for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation and a stipend.

Zabusaries.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the TWFT Bursary.

Bursaries will be awarded for 1 academic year at a time and bursary recipients will be required to reapply for funding each year. Renewal of the bursary will depend on academic performance (students passing at least 75% of their courses).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TWFT BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen
You must reside in one of these areas or surrounding areas within a 50km radius:
- Kouga: Centerton, Humansdorp, Jeffrey’s Bay (township), Noorshoek, Oyster Bay, Pellrus, Rosedale, St Francis Bay (township) and Westerton
- Koukamma: Clarkson, Kagiso Heights, Kareedouw (township), Katank, New Rest, Nompumelelo, Sanddrif, Thornham, Uitkyk and Woodlands
- AmaMfengu: Doriskraal, Ekuphumleni, Nuweplaas, Snyklip and Wittekleibosch
- You must have completed Matric in 2022 or earlier
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate Degree, Diploma or Certificate or a trade skill
You must be registered or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised public University, TVET College, FET College or training institution in South Africa
Your parents or guardians total household income must NOT be more than R350 000 per annum
Returning Beneficiary: you must have passed a minimum of 75% of your 2022 modules and you must have completed community service on time in 2021

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TWFT BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Application 2022
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your bursary application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
New Applicants (who have NOT previously received a bursary from Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust):

South African ID Document (certified copy)
Grade 11 final results and Matric most recent results, if completed Matric in 2022 and have not received your certificate yet (certified copy)
Matric certificate or statement of results, if completed Matric in 2020 or earlier (certified copy)
Letter of provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution, if not yet studying (certified copy)
Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)

Applicants under 18 years old or over 18 and still dependent on parent or guardians income, must ALSO submit:

Parent or guardians proof of income and employment status, not older than 6 months (payslip if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a grant, death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
Parents or guardians proof of address (municipal bill, letter from Ward Counsellor or affidavit)
Parents or guardians recent 3 months bank statement

Returning Beneficiary: current Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary recipients:

Full tertiary academic record
Parent or guardians proof of income and employment status, not older than 6 months (payslip if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA letter if receiving a grant, death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
Parents or guardians recent 3 months bank statement

Note: all documents must be certified by the South African Police Service or the South African Post Office and not be older than 6 months.
Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@twftrust.co.za
(Insert the words “TWFT Bursary Application” in the email subject line).

DEFINITION OF TERMS OF THE TWFT BURSARY

Applicants must take note of the following terms when applying:

First-time applicant: candidates who have NOT previously received a bursary from the TWFT.
2022 Beneficiary: current TWFT Bursary recipients.
Trade School: institutions that offer skills and specialised courses (including Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Motor Mechanic, Culinary, etc).

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CLOSING DATE FOR THE TWFT BURSARY

28 January 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the TWFT directly:
Email: bursaries@twftrust.co.za

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