Kouga Wind Farm Bursary South Africa 2024 – How to Apply

Kouga Wind Farm is now inviting students to apply for their bursary for the 2024 academic year. This bursary is targeted at South African students living in either KwaNomzamo, Umzamowethu, Sea Vista or Kruisfontein, who study towards any qualification or skill.

Kouga Wind Farm, located along the Eastern Cape coastline, has been a powerhouse of sustainable energy since 2015. Generating 80MW of clean power, it’s at the forefront of South Africa’s renewable energy goals. By mitigating 270,000+ tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, it’s not just a wind farm; it’s a catalyst for a cleaner future. Its impact on the environment and local communities is truly remarkable.

This article will provide you with information about the Kouga Wind Farm Bursary, its eligibility requirements, and how to apply for the bursary.

About Kouga Wind Farm Bursary

These bursary will be awarded for a single academic session, so recipients are required to reapply for funding every year. bursary renewal depends on the academic performance of the previous session i.e he/she must pass at least 75% of their courses.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:

• Undergraduate Degree, Diploma or Certificate studies in ANY field
• Trade skill and specialised courses

The Kouga Wind Farm bursary will provide cover for the following expenses (either full or partial cover, depending on the students need): registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed study materials, accommodation and a stipend. A mentor will also be provided for the duration of recipients studies,

Eligibility Requirements

For one to be considered eligible for the Kouga Wind Farm Bursary, he/she must meet up with the following requirements:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be 29 years old or below
• You must reside in one of these areas: KwaNomzamo, Umzamowethu, Sea Vista or Kruisfontein
• You must be currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
• You must be registered or provisionally accepted to study towards an Undergraduate Degree, Diploma or Certificate or a trade skill (the bursary does NOT fund postgraduate studies) OR
• You must intend on studying towards a trade skill from a training institution or college that offers skills and specialised courses eg electrical work, plumbing, building, motor mechanic, culinary, etc
• You must be registered or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised public University, TVET College, FET College or training institution in South Africa

Reapplying recipients must have passed a minimum of 75% of your 2023 modules and must have completed 50 hours of community service on time in 2023. Your parents or guardians total household income must NOT be more than R350 000 per annum

How to Apply for the Kouga Wind Farm Bursary

Begin and complete your application by filling out the application form and uploading copies the following documents before finally submitting (no document should be older than 3 months):

New Applicants

• South African ID Document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric most recent results, or Matric certificate, if available (certified copy)
• Letter of provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution or Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• 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)
• Parent or guardians 3 months bank statements
• Proof of address (municipal bill/ letter from ward councillor / affidavit)

Returning Beneficiaries

• 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

Closing Date

Kouga Wind Farm will stop accepting applications for this bursary after 12th January 2024. Any application submitted after this date will not be considered.

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