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Sishen Solar Facility Bursary

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Sishen Solar Facility / StudyTrust: Individually assessed support for tuition, registration and exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Sishen Solar Facility / StudyTrust
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
Extended to 31 October 2026.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Extended to 31 October 2026.

Key eligibility criteria

  • South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized.

Recorded funding information

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About the Sishen Solar Facility Bursary (2026)

Sishen Solar Facility Bursary Provider: Sishen Solar Facility / StudyTrust Study destination: South Africa Study level: Undergraduate Award Individually assessed support for tuition, registration and exams, accommodation, meals and learning materials. Eligibility South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized. Eligible African countries: South Africa. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing Extended to 31 October 2026. Cycle: 2027 How to apply Official programme information: https://studytrust.org.za/sishen-solar-facility/ Application route: https://studytrust.kycdd.co.za/client/-/insert/subscription_id/9ff211fb-b816-470a-a41f-300fea952f78/workflow_id/a117b2f8-4574-482f-a323-fac07ef53661 Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

Sishen Solar Facility Bursary eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized.

Sishen Solar Facility Bursary document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Sishen Solar Facility Bursary 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://studytrust.org.za/sishen-solar-facility/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Extended to 31 October 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Sishen Solar Facility Bursary deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Extended to 31 October 2026.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Extended to 31 October 2026.

      Provider deadline information: Extended to 31 October 2026.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official programme page confirms school/institution restrictions; citizenship and current extension verified at https://studytrust.org.za/bursaries/ .
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Sishen Solar Facility Bursary?+

    South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized.

    What funding does the Sishen Solar Facility Bursary offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Extended to 31 October 2026.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://studytrust.org.za/sishen-solar-facility/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds who are current or past Grade 12 learners at Gamagara High School (Deben), Langeberg High School (Olifantsfontein), or Hoërskool Kathu; academic merit and financial need; only public tertiary institutions. Current 2026 matriculants are prioritized.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Extended to 31 October 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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