Kouga Wind Farm Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024
ABOUT THE COMPANY – KOUGA WIND FARM
Kouga Wind Farm Bursary South Africa | Kouga Wind Farm is a renewable energy project located near Port Elizabeth, between Oyster Bay and St Francis Bay. The Wind Farm delivers 80 megawatts of grid-connected capacity, by making use of the wind that sweep the Eastern Cape coastline of South Africa. The Farm is one of 28 wind farms approved by the Department of Energy, in the first round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement programme.
Kouga Wind Farm has 32 turbines, which mitigates over 300 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions every year and is committed to creating a brighter, cleaner future for the surrounding communities.
The Kouga Wind Farm bursary programme, formed in 2018, is just one of the many sustainable projects the company has formed, in order to improve the quality of life of youth in the community, and to equip them with skills and resources to build healthier, happier communities.
ABOUT THE KOUGA WIND FARM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Kouga Wind Farm is inviting students from KwaNomzamo, Umzamowethu, Sea Vista and Kruisfontein, to apply for their Bursary Programme for the 2022 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 skill and specialized courses (including Electrical work, Plumbing, Building, Motor Mechanic, Culinary, etc).
MORE ABOUT THE KOUGA WIND FARM BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & RENEWAL
The bursary will provide full or partial cover, depending on the student’s 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 KOUGA WIND FARM 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 be under 29 years old
- You must reside in one of these areas: KwaNomzamo, Umzamowethu, Sea Vista or Kruisfontein
- 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 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 2021 modules, and you must have completed community service on time in 2021
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KOUGA WIND FARM BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Kouga Wind Farm Bursary Application 2022
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your 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 Kouga Wind Farm):
- South African ID Document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results and Matric 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 guardian’s income, must ALSO submit:
- Parent or guardian’s 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 Counselor or affidavit)
- Parents or guardians recent 3 months bank statement
Returning Beneficiary: current Kouga Wind Farm Bursary recipients:
- Full tertiary academic record
- Parent or guardian’s 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 3 months.
DEFINITION OF TERMS OF THE KOUGA WIND FARM BURSARY
Applicants must take note of the following terms when applying:
- First-time applicant: candidates who have NOT previously received a bursary from Kouga Wind Farm.
- 2021 Beneficiary: current Kouga Wind Farm Bursary recipients.
- Trade School: institutions that offer skills and specialized courses (including Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Motor Mechanic, Culinary, etc).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE KOUGA WIND FARM BURSARY
14 January 2022.
(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 Kouga Wind Farm directly:
Email: bursary@kougawindfarm.co.za
Things To Note Before Applying For A Bursary
SOUTH AFRICAN BURSARIES OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND