2025 Globeleq Education Trust

Applications are open.

Applications close on Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 12 midday.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Globeleq Educational Trust, established in 2016, plays a role in advancing black economic empowerment and educational advancement/opportunities in South Africa.

 

The Globeleq Educational Trust is committed to removing educational barriers, providing financial support and mentorship to enable students to achieve their academic goals. Our aim is to empower a new generation of South African leaders, and contributors to a more prosperous and inclusive future.

About The Bursary

Our approach is focused on providing financial aid in the form of bursaries, with an emphasis on supporting women and students enrolled in renewable energy and STEM fields, aiming to bridge gender gaps and enhance the industry’s talent pool. This commitment not only promotes B-BBEE and gender equality but also contributes to the broader goals of economic development and sustainability.

 

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be: 

  1. South African citizens
  2. Have an interest in renewable energy.
  3. Must be studying full-time (2025 onwards). 
  4. May be studying for any field/topic at a DHET/SAQA-recognized tertiary school/university. 
  5. Unemployed (not working full or part-time in 2025), and must not have worked full-time before 2025. 
  6. Have applied to study in 2025 or have already been accepted for registration in 2025. 

Bursaries are offered only for studies leading to higher certificates, diplomas, degrees or equivalent NQF-rated qualifications

Preference will be given to Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) qualifications. 

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

  • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
  • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
  • Closing date for application type:
    • 2025 Globeleq Education Trust closes: Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 12 midday.
  • Bursary allocation year for application type:
    • 2025 Globeleq Education Trust will be allocated for the 2025 academic year

It is your responsibility to apply for entrance for your intended course and university and to ensure that you are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course.

Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.

Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application. You will be advised if your application is unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews.

Good Luck!

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Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents:

    Important Note About Documents:  

  • All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.  
  • [*]  Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.  

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    All Applicants: 

    1. A  1-2 page statement clearly setting out why you have chosen your field of study , how you intend to use it  after graduation and why/how it will benefit the SPONSOR to fund your studies
    2. One letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your personal character and/or your academic performance. This person should not be a relative or friend. Please include their telephone details.
    3. Certified copy of a valid South African identity document
    4. Recent certified Parents/Guardian's valid South African ID (or death certificate if deceased)*
    5. A CV of work experience and background (lack of experience will not disadvantage your application) 
    6. Proof of household income (certified copy of SASSA docs or 3 months Payslips of parents/guardians) - Please attach affidavits confirming unemployment, if parent/s are unemployed*

     

    Scholar in Matric (or gap-year after matric)

    1. IF APPLICABLE - Grade 12 Term 2 Report (stamped) - With official school stamp
    2. IF APPLICABLE - Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

     

    Tertiary Gap Year Student (Enrolled prior to 2024)

    1. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

    Undergrad/Honours/ Masters/Doctoral

    1. 2024 Official Proof of Registration at university (for 2024 academic year) - Must be an official document from university
    2. Certified copy of latest/June 2024 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling]

    Optional Docs

    1. IF APPLICABLE - Disability? Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter *
    2. IF APPLICABLE - Did you get funded by another bursary/NSFAS?; upload your bursary agreement/letter/offer*
    3. IF APPLICABLE - A copy of 2025 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. - Official letter showing you've been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2025*

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.

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