The Amandla Omoya Trust, which holds shares in the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, invites South African citizens residing within a 50 km radius of the farm to apply for its 2026 bursary programme—offering support for full-time tertiary studies (NQF 6, diplomas, or degrees) at accredited institutions.

About the Bursary Provider

The Amandla Omoya Trust is a community trust benefiting the Eastern Cape’s Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, Hankey, Patensie, Thornhill, Loerie, and Weston communities. It reinvests wind-farm revenues into local education and skills development, administered via StudyTrust’s bursary system.

Fields Covered

The bursary supports full-time NQF Level 6 technical or vocational training (e.g., plumbing, bricklaying), national diplomas, and undergraduate degrees in any field of study at accredited public or private universities, universities of technology, or TVET colleges.

Expenses Covered

Funding is awarded per individual need and may include:

  • Tuition, registration, and exam fees
  • Accommodation (residence or equivalent)
  • Meals
  • Learning materials (textbooks, stationery)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be South African citizens
  • Reside within a 50 km radius of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm (e.g., Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, Weston, Hankey, Loerie, Thornhill, Patensie)
  • Be in Matric or have completed Matric (NSC or NTC) in any prior year
  • Be accepted (or provisionally) into an accredited public/private institution for an NQF 6+, national diploma, or degree
  • Demonstrate financial need

How to Apply

Apply online via the StudyTrust bursary portal between 1 May and 31 October 2025. Upload certified copies of your ID, Matric results or certificate, latest academic transcript (if applicable), acceptance letter, proof of residence, and household income.

Indicate “www.bursaryforms.co.za” when asked how you heard about the bursary.

Hardcopy applications may also be submitted via email to: b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za.

Closing Date

31 October 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact the Bursary Provider

StudyTrust (Admin for Amandla Omoya Trust)
Tel: 011 403 1632
Email: b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za / apply@studytrust.org.za
Website: studytrust.org.za/amandla-omoya-trust-bursary-programme/

1. Who can apply?
South African citizens residing within 50 km of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, in Matric or higher education, accepted to study an accredited NQF 6+ qualification, diploma, or degree and in financial need.
2. Which study fields qualify?
All fields—technical training, national diplomas, and degree programs at accredited public or private institutions.
3. What expenses are covered?
Tuition, registration, exam fees, accommodation, meals, and essential study materials.
4. Can I apply if I completed Matric years ago?
Yes—even NSC or NTC qualifiers from previous years are eligible.
5. How do I prove residence?
Include a certified utility bill or affidavit confirming residence within the 50 km radius.
6. How do I apply?
Apply online via StudyTrust from 1 May to 31 October 2025 with all documents; or email a hardcopy to b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za.
7. What’s the deadline?
31 October 2025. Late or partial applications will not be considered.
8. Is this award renewable?
Yes—bursaries may be renewed annually, based on academic progress and continued financial need.
9. Can I study part-time?
No—only full-time studies in accredited programs qualify.
10. Who do I contact for help?
Reach out to StudyTrust at 011 403 1632 or email b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za / apply@studytrust.org.za.