THE CALL FOR 2026
BURSARY APPLICATIONS IS CLOSED
The Sibona Ilanga Trust is offering individuals the opportunity to pursue post-school studies at accredited South African tertiary education or training institutions. This includes public and private TVET colleges, universities of technology, and academic universities. These bursary programmes are managed by StudyTrust.
*APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE CLOSED*
APPLICATION SEASON: 01 June - 31 October
2027 APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN 01 JUNE 2026
Criteria For Applicants
Individuals who reside within a 50km radius of the De Aar Solar Power plant.
Individuals who are South African citizens are eligible to apply.
Individuals accepted at any recognised South African public or private tertiary education or training institution.
Closing Date
Application Season: 01 May to 31 October.
Please carefully read the instructions on our Bursary Applications page before beginning your application.
Application Season: 1 June – 31 October
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Applications must be completed on StudyTrust’s online application platform to be considered for a bursary for the next year.