2026 SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS OPEN

As part of the Zeerust Solar’ Socio-Economic Development initiatives, Zeerust Solar will be awarding scholarships to successful applicants who will pass their Grade 12 in 2025 and who qualify to study an undergraduate qualification at a recognised University or TVET College. Applicants who passed Grade 12 in the previous years and who are currently planning or studying at a recognised tertiary institution will also be considered. Applicants must live within the Ramotshere-Moloi Local Municipality. Kindly email your application with the subject line “Scholarship Application 2026” to zeerustsolar@anthem.co.za

Selection Criteria:

• The applicants must be South African citizens with a valid South African ID book or card.
• The applicants must have outstanding academic achievements.
• The applicants must be financially constrained from being able to study at a tertiary institution.
• Preference will be given to applicants whose intended field of study includes the following: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Commerce, Development Studies and qualifications that are classified as scarce skills.
• Applicants who come from households where parents/guardians earn less than, or up to a maximum of R700 000 combined.
• The applicants must be registered for full-time studies towards an academic certificate/diploma/degree at an accredited institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training

Required Supporting Documentation:

• Certified ID copy of the applicant
• Proof of residence for the applicant issued by the Ward Councillor or Traditional Council.
• Proof of postal address
• Most recent academic results/transcript of the applicant
• Letter of acceptance / conditional acceptance from a registered tertiary institution
• Curriculum vitae of the applicant
• The letter of motivation explaining why you should be considered
• Reference letter from school
• Certified copies of both parents’ / guardians:

– Payslips for the last three months or

Proof of income for the last six months, with a bank statement of the last six months or

Affidavit with bank statement of the last six months

• ID copies of both parents/guardians
• ID or birth certificate copies of dependents in the household
• Proof of schooling or studying for dependants within the household

BURSARY APPLICATION FORM

• Use block letters to complete the form.
• Provide concise answers and, where applicable, mark with an X.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Please answer all the sections below.
• All certified documents must not be older than three months.
• If the applicant is under 18 years of age, the application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Application deadline: 12 December 2025

Download the application form here: Zeerust Solar – Scholarship Application Form 2026