Bokamoso Solar, situated near Leeudoringstad, has launched its scholarship programme, aimed at
providing opportunities to Matriculants that wish to study in tertiary institutions next year. Unlike most
other programmes, this Scholarship Fund exclusively targets learners within specific beneficiary towns
which means that they don’t need to contend against learners from other communities, making it a
fantastic opportunity to fulfil a dream of studying after school.
The 2021 academic scholarships now are open to Grade 12 learners, additionally applicants who passed
Matric in previous years and are planning to study at a recognized tertiary institution will also be
considered. Applicants must live within the 50Km radius of Bokamoso Solar, within the Maquassi Hills and
Matlosana Local Municipality communities, and apply before 15 December 2020, to take up this
opportunity.
Due to COVID-19, 2021 scholarship applications will be submitted online, through the Bokamoso Solar
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http://bokamososolar.co.za/scholarships/
The criteria stipulates that the applicants must have outstanding academic achievements; be financially
constrained to study at a tertiary institution; be registered for full-time studies towards an academic degree
or diploma at an accredited institution amongst other standard conditions.
“Although the programme is open for all academic fields, preference will be given to applicants whose
intended field of study are in education or teaching, engineering, sciences, environmental studies and
nursing,” explained Tshepo Kgoloane, Community Operations Manager for Bokamoso Solar.
The solar project began its officially operations in September this year, and is generating power into the
country’s national grid, enough to satisfy the needs of around 30 000 average South African households.
The project’s development programmes are focused on education, enterprise development, youth
development, health, food security and welfare and have been chosen following research and engagement
to ensure that they strengthen the beneficiary communities.
