Scholarships

As part of our socio-economic development initiatives, Waterloo Solar will be awarding scholarships to successful applicants who pass their 2020 Matric examinations and who qualify to study an undergraduate degree or National Diploma at a recognized University or TVET College. 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 Naledi Local Municipality communities that fall within the 50km radius of the Facility: Vryburg, Kismet Park, Huhudi, Colridge and Dithakwaneng.

Criteria

• The applicants must be South African citizens with a valid South African ID book or card;
• The applicants must have outstanding academic achievements;
• The applicants are financially constrained to study at a tertiary institution;
• Preference will be given to applicants whose intended field of study includes the following: Education-Teaching, Engineering, Sciences, Environmental Studies and Nursing;
• The applicants must be registered for full-time studies towards an academic degree/diploma at an accredited institution.

Application form supporting documentation

• Certified ID copy of the learner
• Proof of residence
• Academic Results for: Grade 11 final results (December 2019) and Grade 12 first term results (March 2020)
• Matric Certificate for those who completed Matric in previous years
• A letter of motivation for why you should be considered
• Acceptance/Conditional Acceptance from a registered tertiary institution or TVET College
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of applicant
• Reference Letter for applicant
• Certified ID copies of Parents/Guardian
• Certified copy of parents’/guardians’ most recent Payslip or Affidavit if unemployed

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CVs with all supporting documentation via the Waterloo Solar website.

Due to COVID-19, completed application forms will be accepted via electronic platforms only.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS ON 26 February 2021.

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• Please answer all the sections and mandatory fields on the form. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

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