Mulilo Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – MULILO
Mulilo, formed in 2008, is a South African independent renewable energy developer and strategic equity investor, committed to delivering clean and affordable electricity to the nation. The company is focused on Wind and Solar PV technologies, and it creates, builds and operates renewable projects throughout the country.
The Mulilo Bursary Fund was founded with the aim of financially assisting disadvantaged students, within the community in which the company operates. Since it was initiated in 2014, the Mulilo Bursary Fund has supported more than 100 students.
ABOUT THE MULILO BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Mulilo is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for ALL fields of study (at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as for Distance Learning), for students from the Northern Cape province.
MORE ABOUT THE MULILO BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, textbook allowance, accommodation and a monthly stipend.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviewed telephonically – applicants that pass the telephonic interview will be invited to attend a physical in-person interview, before final selection can be made.
Successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance by no later than the 10 January 2025 – Students who do not receive any feedback should consider their application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MULILO BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be 35 years old or younger
- You must permanently reside within the Northern Cape province, in either of these municipalities: Emthanjeni, Renosterberg or Siyathemba
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on study towards an Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Distance Learning qualification, in ANY field
- You must be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (University, Technicon or TVET College)
- You must have a total combined family income of NOT more than R180 000 per annum (R15
000 per month)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MULILO BURSARY
Download and complete the Mulilo Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed bursary application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of application or registration at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Motivational essay, explaining why you are applying for the bursary and why you should be selected (see application form for further details)
Applications must be submitted via email to: applications@mulilo.com
(Insert the words “Mulilo Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE MULILO BURSARY
5 October 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact Mulilo directly:
Contact person: Stacey-Ann Abrahams
Tel: 063 296 2908 / 021 685 3240
Email: applications@mulilo.com
Please do NOT contact Mulilo if this bursary has already closed.