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 50km radius of the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm), to apply for their bursary programme for the 2024 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 specialized courses (including Electrical work, Plumbing, Building, Motor Mechanic, Culinary, etc).
MORE ABOUT THE TSITSIKAMMA WIND FARM BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & RENEWAL
The bursary will provide full or partial cover, depending on the students need, for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation and a stipend.
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), Noordhoek, 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 2021 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 recognized public University, TVET College, FET College, or training institution in South Africa
- Your parent’s 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 2021 modules and you must have completed community service on time in 2021
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE TWFT BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Application 2024
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’s most recent results, if completed Matric in 2021 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 document 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: [email protected]
(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.
- 2021 Beneficiary: current TWFT Bursary recipients.
- Trade School: institutions that offer skills and specialized courses (including Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Motor Mechanic, Culinary, etc).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE TWFT BURSARY
28 January.
(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: [email protected]