Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary 2026

The Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm Trust (TWFT) focuses on empowering and uplifting communities surrounding the Tsitsikamma Community Wind Energy Facility (TCWF) in the Eastern Cape. The facility, consisting of 31 wind turbines, is owned by the Tsitsikamma Development Trust (TDT) and generates clean, renewable electricity for over 96,000 South African households. Through education and skills development initiatives like the TWFT Bursary, the Trust is committed to ensuring that the benefits of renewable energy extend directly to local communities.

Fields of Study Covered

The TWFT Bursary Programme 2026 is open to students residing near the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm (AmaMfengu, Koukamma, or Kouga communities, Eastern Cape), pursuing studies in:

• Agricultural Sciences: Crops & Livestock Farming, Agricultural Economics
• Business Management & Economics: Accounting, Economics, Auditing, Actuarial Science, Operations Management
• Computer & Information Sciences: Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology
• Engineering: Electrical, Civil, Power/Renewable Energy, Mechatronics Engineering
• Environmental Sciences: Environmental Science, Hydrology, Water Resource Management
• Health & Clinical Sciences: Medicine, Optometry, Audiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Emergency Medical Care, Medical Lab Science, Pharmacy, Radiography
• Law: Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Company Secretary
• Social Sciences & Humanities: Social Work, Psychology, Development Studies, Language, Media & Communication, and Education (English, Mathematics, Science, Early Childhood Development)
  Preference will be given to Engineering students.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be Black, as defined by the DTI codes of good practice
• Permanently reside within a 50 km radius of the Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm, in one of the following communities:
  • Kouga: Centerton, Jeffrey’s Bay (township), Humansdorp, Noorshoek, Oyster Bay, Pellrus, Rosedale, St Francis Bay (township), Westerton
  • Koukamma: Clarkson, Kagiso Heights, Kareedouw (township), Katank, New Rest, Nompumelelo, Sanddrif, Thornham, Uitkyk, Woodlands
  • AmaMfengu: Wittekleibosch, Snyklip, Ekuphumleni, Nuweplaas, Doriskraal
• Be studying or intending to study toward a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• Be accepted or provisionally accepted at a public university or TVET college in South Africa
• Have a household income of R350,000 or less per annum
• Current recipients must have passed at least 75% of their 2025 modules to qualify for renewal

What the Bursary Covers

The bursary offers comprehensive funding, including:

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed study materials
• Accommodation
• Monthly living stipend
  Recipients will also have access to a dedicated mentor throughout their academic journey. Funding is valid for one academic year and can be renewed annually based on academic performance.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary Application 2026 portal.

Required Documents

Submit certified copies of the following documents with your online application:

• ID document
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results (if currently in Matric)
• Matric certificate or statement of results (if completed Matric)
• Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance from your institution
• Parent/guardian proof of household income:
  • Payslips (if employed)
  • Affidavit signed by a commissioner of oaths (if unemployed)
  • Certified SASSA letter (if receiving a grant)
  • Death certificate (if deceased)
• Parents/guardians’ last 3 months bank statements
• Proof of residence (municipal bill, ward councillor letter, or affidavit)

Final Thoughts

The Tsitsikamma Wind Farm Trust Bursary 2026 represents a meaningful investment in the youth of the Eastern Cape, supporting access to education in vital sectors like engineering, environmental science, and healthcare. By offering full financial and mentorship support, TWFT continues to build sustainable, skilled communities around South Africa’s renewable energy future.