Enel Green Power RSA Bursary
Enel Green Power RSA (ENGPRSA) (administered by StudyTrust)
The Enel Green Power RSA Bursary supports academically strong, financially needy South African students from communities living within roughly 50 km of Enel's wind and solar farms in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Northern Cape and Western Cape. Administered by StudyTrust, it is open to all fields of study at accredited public universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges, with the value set individually and full-cost support where applicable. It forms part of Enel Green Power RSA's community and socio-economic development commitments near its renewable energy sites.
- Amount
- Value determined on an individual basis (full-cost where applicable), covering tuition, registration, examinations, accommodation, meals and learning materials.
- Deadline
- Closed 30 September 2026
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Enel Green Power RSA (ENGPRSA) (administered by StudyTrust) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Currently in Grade 12 (Matric) or already studying at a tertiary institution
- ✓ Must reside within approximately 50 km of an Enel Green Power operational site (e.g. Adams Solar, Garob, Gibson Bay, Karusa, Nojoli, Nxuba, Oyster Bay, Paleisheuwel, Pulida, Soetwater, Sublunary Trading or Tom Burke Solar)
- ✓ Strong academic record (academic excellence)
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need
- ✓ Studying or intending to study at an accredited public university, university of technology or TVET college
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Registration fees
- ✓ Examination fees
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Meals / meal allowance
- ✓ Learning materials and books
Work Commitment
No mandatory work-back service obligation is publicly stated; the bursary is part of Enel Green Power RSA's community and socio-economic development commitments near its wind and solar farms.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Enel Green Power RSA (ENGPRSA) (administered by StudyTrust) bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the criteria: South African citizen, in Grade 12 or already at a tertiary institution, residing within approximately 50 km of an Enel Green Power operational site, with a strong academic record and demonstrated financial need
- 2
Visit the StudyTrust Enel Green Power RSA bursary page during the application window (typically open from around 1 June to 30 September for the following academic year)
- 3
Register and complete the online application on StudyTrust's application platform
- 4
Upload certified copies of all required supporting documents, including ID, academic results and proof of residence near an Enel site
- 5
Submit before the closing date and retain confirmation of your submission
- 6
Await communication from StudyTrust regarding shortlisting and the final outcome
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your South African ID (and parent/guardian ID where applicable)
- 📄 Latest academic results (Grade 12 / Matric results or most recent tertiary academic record)
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at an accredited public university, university of technology or TVET college
- 📄 Proof of residence confirming you live within approximately 50 km of an Enel Green Power operational site
- 📄 Proof of household income or supporting documents demonstrating financial need
- 📄 Proof of South African citizenship
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the Enel Green Power RSA Bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen who is either currently in Grade 12 (Matric) or already studying at a tertiary institution, with a strong academic record and demonstrated financial need. Crucially, you must reside within approximately 50 km of an Enel Green Power operational site (such as Adams Solar, Garob, Gibson Bay, Karusa, Nojoli, Nxuba, Oyster Bay, Paleisheuwel, Pulida, Soetwater, Sublunary Trading or Tom Burke Solar) in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Northern Cape or Western Cape. You should be studying or intending to study at an accredited public university, university of technology or TVET college.
- What does the bursary cover and how much is it worth?
- The value is determined on an individual basis, with full-cost support where applicable. It can cover tuition fees, registration fees, examination fees, accommodation, meals or a meal allowance, and learning materials and books. No fixed Rand figure is published because awards are tailored to each student's circumstances.
- Which fields of study are supported?
- The bursary is open to all fields of study. It supports NQF Level 4 TVET programmes, national diploma programmes and degree programmes at accredited public universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges.
- How do I apply and when does it close?
- Applications are made online through StudyTrust, which administers the programme on Enel Green Power RSA's behalf. The window typically opens around 1 June and closes 30 September for the following academic year (a 30 September 2026 closing date has been cited, though some sources cite 30 November). Always verify the exact closing date and application link on the StudyTrust Enel Green Power RSA bursary page each cycle.
2027 applications have closed
The 2027 application window closed on 30 September 2026.
Check Enel Green Power RSA (ENGPRSA) (administered by StudyTrust)'s official site for the next application window.
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Check Enel Green Power RSA (ENGPRSA) (administered by StudyTrust)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Enel Green Power RSA (ENGPRSA) (administered by StudyTrust):
Email: apply@studytrust.org.za
Phone: 011 403 1632 ext 200
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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