Lilitha Solar PV Bursary Programme

Lilitha Solar PV invites bursary applications for 2027 from prospective and current students at accredited South African institutions of higher learning (FETCs, Universities of Technology and Universities). Applicants must live in De Aar (or within a 50km radius thereof) and must be South African citizens.

Who can apply

Only applications from present students at South African public tertiary institutions of higher learning, or students who will commence with their study programmes in 2026, who live in De Aar (or the 50km radius thereof) will be considered.

Bursary details

The value of the bursary will be determined on an individual basis and may be used to cover the following study-related cost items:

Institution tuition fees, registration fees and examination fees
Accommodation in an institution residence or equivalent
Meals
Learning materials (textbooks, stationary, etc.)

Selection Criteria

Bursary allocations made are limited by the budget availability for a particular year.

The main criteria used in the selection of successful applicants to the Lilitha Solar PV bursary are as follows:

Academic excellence – Selection will be done based on Grade report (final or mid-year) results and/or tertiary academic record.
Financial need: Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the combined family income (gross) does not exceed R600,000 p/a.
Eligible institutions: Bursaries are available for suitably accredited public institutions.
In instances where all applicants display academic excellence, preference will be given to the applicant with the greatest financial need.

How to apply

Applications must be completed on StudyTrust’s online application platform to be considered for a bursary for next year.
Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.

Closing date

Application Season: 01 June to 30 September.
Please carefully read the instructions on our Bursary Applications page before beginning your application.