The Astron Energy: Bursaries 2024

The Astron Energy is inviting South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2024. Bursary Application Closing Date: 01 November 2023 @ 12:00 The Astron Energy Bursary Program for the 2024 academic year offers financial support to South African students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in fields such as Built Environment, Commerce, Engineering, and Science. Bursary Fields:

• Built Environment
• Commerce
• Engineering
• Science

Expenses Covered: The bursary will cover the following expenses:

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Food and other approved necessities

Additional Benefits: Bursary recipients will receive the following benefits:

• Continuous psycho-social support (provided by Excel@Uni, the bursary administrator)
• Light-touch mentorship for developing essential skills necessary for personal and professional growth

Bursary Renewal: Bursaries are renewable each year, subject to academic performance and the availability of funds. Application Timeline:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date.
• If you do not receive feedback by then, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Astron Energy Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• South African citizenship
• Age under 35 years
• Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Enrolled or intending to study full-time in one of the specified fields (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters, etc.)
• Studying in your qualification-level for the first time (not repeating a degree)
• Enrolled or accepted at any registered higher education institution in South Africa
• Strong academic record

How to Apply: To apply for the Astron Energy Bursary, follow these steps:

1. Submit your application online using the Astron Energy Bursary Application for 2024.
2. When asked how you heard about the bursary, enter “StudentRoom.co.za”

Supporting Documentation: Submit the following supporting documents along with your application:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final report and Matric term 2 report (with school stamp), if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate (certified copy), if you’ve completed Matric
• Most recent academic transcript (certified copy), if currently studying
• Proof of acceptance/provisional acceptance from an accredited institution for 2024 if you’re not yet studying (on the institution’s letterhead)
• Proof of other bursary awards or NSFAS (if applicable) – bursary agreement/letter/offer
• Masters/Doctoral students: recommendation letter by supervisor
• Parents or guardians’ ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians/all household members’ proof of household income (to be combined into 1 document) (certified copy)
• Applicants under 18 years old: signed consent form completed by your parent or guardian
• If disabled: Doctor’s Letter and Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form

Note:

• All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.
• If you have multiple documents for one submission, please combine them into a single file.

Please make sure to complete your application accurately and submit all required documents by the specified deadline. Good luck with your application for the Astron Energy Bursary!