Scholarship News

BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

June 2022, De Aar Solar Power. Local De Aar Reading Coach, Samantha Moses (38), is one step closer to fulfilling her dreams of becoming a teacher. Driven by a strong desire to make a difference in Early Childhood Development (ECD) in her community, Samantha is excited for the opportunities that will be unlocked, with help
BURSARY HELPS STUDENT FULFILL HIS DREAMS

BURSARY HELPS STUDENT FULFILL HIS DREAMS

May 2022, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. 24-year-old Grabouw local, Cirvin Johannes, is one of a large cohort of beneficiaries who have successfully completed their degrees with the help of Klipheuwel Wind Farm’s Bursary Programme. Along with other beneficiaries across communities in the Overberg region, the programme provided Cirvin with the means to obtain a Bachelor of
FINANCE STUDENT DREAMS OF HELPING OTHERS

FINANCE STUDENT DREAMS OF HELPING OTHERS

May 2022, Soutpan Solar Power. With unwavering determination and a will to succeed, Limpopo local, Thakgatso Thamaga, a second year Bachelor of Commerce, Finance student at the University of Johannesburg, has big dreams and a heart filled with hope for the future. Having applied for over ten bursaries in her Matric year, she finally received
PASSION FOR SAFETY DRIVES BOSHOF LOCAL TO UPSKILL

PASSION FOR SAFETY DRIVES BOSHOF LOCAL TO UPSKILL

May 2022, Boshof Solar Power. 29-year old Boshof local, Matlaleng Lebitsa, discovered her passion for health and safety (HSE) while shadowing her colleagues at Boshof Solar Power. Having started work as a general worker, almost seven years ago, her interest in HSE was piqued and she is now pursuing her passion, a National Diploma in
BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

BURSARY RECIPIENT WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY

April 2022, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Bursary recipient, Chrismarelle De Hart (40), is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase, which she hopes to complete in 2025. Her dedication to her studies extends beyond her goal to improve her own life, but to helping others in her community of
BURSARY PROGRAMME MAKES DREAMS A REALITY

BURSARY PROGRAMME MAKES DREAMS A REALITY

March 2022, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Keishia Joseph is on track to be the first Grabouw community member, to become a Nuclear Medical Radiographer. This specialised medical field of study uses small amounts of radioactive materials, radiopharmaceuticals, to look at specific organs to see if they are functioning properly. The 22-year-old achieved her Bachelor of Science
LOCAL SCHOOL GRADUATES BENEFIT FROM BURSARY

LOCAL SCHOOL GRADUATES BENEFIT FROM BURSARY

February 2022, Aries Solar Power. Nicole Adams (21) is a final year law student at the North-West University, currently pursuing an LLB degree, with ambitions to commence a masters (LLM) next year. As the youngest of five children and hailing from a small rural town in the Northern Cape, she is the second family member
STUDENTS FROM KIMBERLEY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE

STUDENTS FROM KIMBERLEY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE

February 2022, Droogfontein Solar Power. Born and raised in Kimberley, Keitumetse Ikaneng (29) is one of seven tertiary education students currently receiving funding support from Droogfontein Solar Power, as part of their bursary programme. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Education, Intermediate and Senior Phase through UNISA, and feels fortunate to have been chosen to
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

October 2021 South Africa’s renewable energy industry’s flagship scholarship programme, which accounts for a sizeable percentage of the industry’s funded scholarships and reaches across five provinces in the country, has announced the opening of its upcoming 2022 academic year applications. “This tertiary education funding vehicle is actively contributing towards the country’s transformation agenda and the
STIMULATING THE ENGINEERING SKILLS PIPELINE

STIMULATING THE ENGINEERING SKILLS PIPELINE

September 2021, Droogfontein Solar Power. Since the inception of the Globeleq Scholarship Fund, twenty-nine engineering students have benefited from support, funded by Droogfontein Solar Power, in the Northern Cape. Launched to help develop young engineering students for the nascent renewable energy industry and actively support the transformation of the industry, the fund is assisting engineering