Globeleq Scholarship Fund

    • Application closing date
      2024
    • Published date
      3 October , 2024
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    Company description

    In 2014, the Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF) was established and is currently managed by Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS). The fund is financed by independent power producers (IPPs) of GSAMS and the Globeleq Educational Trust (GET). Since its inception, the GSF has awarded approximately R10.3 million in bursaries.

    The primary objectives of the GSF are to address the shortage of technical skills in the renewable energy (RE) sector, create a skills pipeline for the industry and the company, and support the long-term sustainability of the communities in which it operates. The fund is focused on providing support for mechatronic and electrical engineering degrees/diplomas nationally, education, agriculture, and nursing degrees/certificates for students in the Eastern and Northern Cape, and various degrees/certificates for students within a 50km radius of GSAMS operations.

    Each year, the GSF awards scholarships to approximately 36 beneficiaries.

    Bursary description

    Please note that applications for 2024 are now closed and will reopen closer to the end of the year.

    The Globeleq Scholarship Fund has three distinct areas of focus, each with its unique eligibility criteria:

    • GSF Engineering: This focus area is open to students interested in mechatronics or electrical engineering courses offered at various institutions across the country.
    • GSF Scarce Skills: This focus area is specifically designed for students hailing from the Northern and Eastern Cape regions who wish to pursue degrees or certificates in fields such as education, agriculture, or nursing.
    • GSF Communities: This focus area is accessible to students residing within a 50km radius of Globeleq's operational areas and who aspire to pursue any degree or certificate program of their choice.
    Requirements and eligibility

    When starting your application for the Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), it is important to choose the correct focus stream since each stream has specific eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for each stream are outlined below:

    GSF ENGINEERING

    • Must be a South African citizen
    • Currently studying mechatronic or electrical engineering
    • Pursuing a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Technology (BTech) at a South African higher education institution between 2024 and 2024
    • Will be in their 2nd year or higher in 2024, excluding bridging courses or extended programs
    • Must have an interest in renewable energy

    GSF COMMUNITIES

    • Must be a South African citizen
    • Currently reside within a 50km radius of any of the following: Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, De Aar Solar Power, Droogfontein Solar Power, Klipheuwel Wind Farm, Aries Solar Power, Konkoonsies Solar Power, Boshof Solar Power or Soutpan Solar Power
    • Pursuing a degree or certificate of their choice at a South African higher education institution in 2024
    • Will be doing their first year or higher of an undergraduate degree in 2024

    GSF SCARCE SKILLS

    • Must be a South African citizen
    • From the Northern and Eastern Cape
    • Pursuing a degree or certificate in Education, Agriculture or Nursing at a South African higher education institution in 2024
    • Will be doing their first year or higher of an undergraduate degree in 2024
    How to apply

    Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

    • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
    • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
    • Applications are currently closed.
    • It is your responsibility to apply for entrance for your intended course and university and to ensure that you are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course.
    • Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
    • Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.

    You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application. You will be advised if your application is unsuccessful.

    Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews. Good Luck!

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

    Applications without ALL the Required Document will be considered incomplete and will be disregarded.

    Please prepare the following documents:

    • A one-page statement clearly setting out why you have chosen your field of study and how you intend to use it after graduation.
    • One letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your personal character and/or your academic performance. This person should not be a relative or friend. Please include their telephone details.
    • A certified copy of your barcoded ID.
    • A copy of your CV.
    • Proof of your family’s monthly income. (e.g. salary slips or if unemployed, an affidavit to support this. Please include any SASSA grants)
    • All high school applicants must attach a certified copy of their grade 11 reports and matric reports to date. If applicable, please provide proof of provisional university acceptance.
    • All tertiary students must submit certified copies of their matric results and their most recent official transcript. For applicants that have enrolled at multiple institutions during their tertiary studies, please combine all your transcripts into one document.
    • Proof of registration for students currently enrolled at a tertiary institution.
    • For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.
    • You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.
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    support@auraams.app

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    Website

    https://www.globeleq.auraams.app/

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