SOLA invites students to apply for Engineering Bursaries Programme 2023 academic year.
Bursary Application closing date is 10 September 2022
Bursaries will be awarded to students entering their final year of study towards a Electrical Engineering (BEng or BSc) qualification.
The aim of the SOLA bursary, is to encourage solar PV expertise amongst electrical engineers in South Africa.
Bursary recipients will receive the following benefits:
- Funding to cover tuition fees, up to the value of R75 000
- The chance to partake in paid vacation work (with a stipend to cover the cost of traveling to and from the office)
- Practical on-the-job training, assisting with solar PV designs and solar feasibility studies
- Mentorship from an experienced Engineer, to guide you in becoming a skilled Engineer
- Opportunities to gain knowledge and insight in to the full value chain of South Africa’s solar PV industry
- The chance to gain exposure and network opportunities from a trusted solar PV company
- After graduation, the offer of employment as a Graduate Engineer, on a fixed term basis
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
- You must be studying towards a BEng or BSc Electrical Engineering degree
- You must be entering your final year of undergraduate study in 2023
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in Cape Town
- You must have completed an assignment or project in solar PV (in your academic or personal capacity)
- You must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast paced environment
How to apply
Applicants must complete the SOLA Bursary Screening Questionnaire
The questionnaire will collect applicants information and determine whether students qualify to apply for the bursary. Further information and documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applicants must also submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation via email to: hireme@solagroup.co.za
Please note that the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Full academic record/ transcripts to date (on institutions letterhead)
