ACWA Power Bursary 2026 – A Chance to Study Anywhere in South Africa
ACWA Power is opening a special bursary for South African students who live in the Kgatelopele or Tsantsabane areas of the Northern Cape. If you are 18‑35 years old, a South African citizen, and ready to start an undergraduate degree in 2026, this scholarship could cover almost every cost of your studies. The bursary is for students in any subject, from science to business to arts, so there’s no limit on what you want to study.
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The bursary is completely free for you. That means ACWA Power will pay for:
- Your tuition fees
- The registration fees that come with starting university
- Your textbooks and study materials
- Your meals while you’re at university
- Your housing or rent
- A small monthly stipend to help with everyday expenses
Because every part of your education and living costs is paid, you can focus on learning instead of worrying about money.
Who Can Apply?
If you fit these simple checks, you’re eligible:
- You must be a citizen of South Africa.
- Your home must be in either Kgatelopele or Tsantsabane, which are in Zone 1 of the Northern Cape.
- You should be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You need to be either still doing your matric (final year of high school) or already finished it.
- You plan to enroll in an undergraduate program in 2026.
- Your university must be a public institution or a university of technology in South Africa.
- You have to show that you or your family need financial help.
The goal is to help students from these local communities who want to study but don’t have enough money.
How Do You Apply?
There is no online form. Instead, you send all of the required documents to the email address below. Be sure to use the subject line “ACWA Power Bursary 2026”.
Email: ed.redstone@acwapower.com
Subject: ACWA Power Bursary 2026
Make sure you include all the documents that are listed below. If you forget any of them, your application may not be considered.
What Papers Do You Need?
Send clear, certified copies of:
- Your South African ID
- If you’re still in high school: your June results (certified) and your final results once they come out in January 2026
- If you have finished high school: your matric certificate (certified)
- Your most recent academic record if you’re already studying
- Proof that a university has accepted you (enrollment letter or similar)
- Proof of where you live (a recent utility bill or similar)
- Proof of your household income – this can be:
- Latest payslips if your parents or guardians work
- An affidavit if they are not employed
- Proof of a pension or social grant if that applies
- Your CV
- A motivational letter that explains why you want this bursary and what you plan to do with your degree
Missing any of these documents could mean your application won’t be considered.
When Do You Need to Send It?
The deadline is 19 January 2026. Send your application well before that date to avoid last‑minute problems. If you do not hear back from ACWA Power by 31 January 2026, your application will be considered unsuccessful.
What Happens After You Apply?
If your application looks good, ACWA Power will contact you by the end of January 2026. That will be your chance to confirm your interest and talk about the next steps.
Ready to Apply?
If you think you qualify and want to start a future with no financial barriers, make sure you gather all the documents and send them to ed.redstone@acwapower.com with the subject line “ACWA Power Bursary 2026”. Apply now and turn your study dreams into reality.