Key Facts
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Resides near an Enel Green Power project site in Limpopo, the Free State, Northern Cape, or Western Cape
- Currently in Grade 12, or enrolled at a TVET college, university of technology, or university
- Any field of study accepted
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of residence in a qualifying area (Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, or Western Cape, near an Enel project site)
- Grade 12 results or proof of tertiary registration
- Proof of household income
About Enel Green Power Bursary
The Enel Green Power Bursary is funded by Enel Green Power South Africa, which operates wind and solar plants in Limpopo, the Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape as part of the government's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) programme.
Unlike most corporate bursaries, this one is not restricted by field of study at all - eligibility hinges entirely on where you live, not what you want to study. That makes it one of the few bursaries on this list open to TVET-level NQF 4 technical and vocational programmes as well as full degrees and diplomas.
Applications run through StudyTrust's online platform on a rolling basis until 30 November each year, considerably later than most corporate bursaries that close on 30 September - so applicants who miss the September rush elsewhere still have a real shot here, provided they qualify geographically.
Funding Details
For high school learners, the bursary covers school fees, stationery, textbooks, uniforms, and transport. For tertiary students, it covers registration and tuition fees, learning materials, and an allowance for meals and travel.
Where You Can Study
Any South African TVET college, university of technology, or university qualifies, and any study programme is accepted - NQF level 4 technical and vocational programmes, National Diplomas, and full degrees are all funded equally.
About Enel Green Power South Africa
Enel Green Power is the renewable energy division of Enel, an Italian multinational energy company, and operates wind and solar projects across South Africa's Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, and Western Cape province…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You must be a South African citizen residing near one of Enel's project sites in Limpopo, the Free State, Northern Cape, or Western Cape, currently in Grade 12 or already at a TVET college, university of technology, or university. Because eligibility is geographic rather than academic, proof of address in the qualifying area matters as much as your results - make sure your proof of residence clearly shows an address within the operating footprint of an Enel project, not just the same province broadly.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bursary favour a specific field of study?
No - it is one of the few bursaries here open to any qualification, including technical and vocational (NQF 4) programmes, not just degrees.
Why does it close later than most other bursaries on 30 September?
Enel's window runs until 30 November, giving applicants who miss other September deadlines a genuine second chance, provided they meet the geographic requirement.
What matters more here - academics or location?
Location. Since the bursary funds community reinvestment tied to Enel's operating licence, proof that you live within the qualifying area is the single most important document in your application.
Is there a work-back requirement?
No, recipients are not required to work for Enel after graduating.
