ACWA Power is inviting South African students to apply for the Redstone Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Closing Date: 19 January 2026
Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Kgatelopele and Tsantsabane local municipalities (Northern Cape), for undergraduate studies in ANY field of study.
More About the ACWA Power Bursary – What the Bursary Covers
The ACWA Power bursary is a fully funded opportunity that provides support for:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Books
- Meals
- Accommodation
- A stipend
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 31 January 2026. If you do not receive feedback by then, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the ACWA Power Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside within Zone 1: Kgatelopele or Tsantsabane (Northern Cape)
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Must intend to study or be studying an undergraduate qualification in ANY field, in 2026
- Must be registered or admitted to study at a public university or university of technology in South Africa
- Must demonstrate financial need
How to Apply for the ACWA Power Bursary
Email your application to: ed.redstone@acwapower.com
Use the subject line: “ACWA Power Bursary 2026”
There is no application form. Students must submit the required documents listed below.
Required Supporting Documents
Submit clear certified copies of the following documents (compulsory). Missing items may result in disqualification:
- South African ID (certified copy)
- If currently in Matric: June results (certified) and final results once released in January 2026
- If matriculated: Matric certificate (certified)
- Latest academic record (if currently studying)
- Proof of acceptance into a tertiary institution
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of household income:
- Latest payslips (if parents/guardians are employed)
- Affidavit (if unemployed)
- Proof of pension/social grant (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivational letter
Closing Date
19 January 2026
Applications submitted after this date will not be considered, so apply early to avoid disappointment.