ACWA Power Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ACWA POWER

ACWA Power is a leading developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water production plants. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the company specializes in delivering cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions across various markets, particularly in emerging economies.

One of ACWA Power’s flagship projects is the Redstone CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) Independent Power Project in South Africa, a pioneering initiative in renewable energy. The Redstone CSP project, developed in partnership with local stakeholders, utilizes advanced solar power technology that includes thermal storage, enabling it to provide power even when the sun is not shining. This project is designed to generate 100 MW of clean energy, contributing to South Africa’s energy diversification goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Redstone CSP plant is expected to play a significant role in supporting the region’s transition to renewable energy while bolstering energy security.

ABOUT THE ACWA POWER BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

ACWA Power is inviting students to apply for their Redstone CSP bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in Kgatelopele and Tsantsabane (Northern Cape), for undergraduate studies within ANY field.
 

MORE ABOUT THE ACWA POWER BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, registration fees, books, meals and accommodation. Students will also receive a stipend.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACWA POWER 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 reside within zone 1 (Kgatelopele and Tsantsabane), in the Northern Cape province
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification in ANY field, in 2025
• You must be studying or admitted/ registered to study at a public tertiary institution in South Africa (University or University of Technology)
• You must be in financial need

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ACWA POWER BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: ed.redstone@acwapower.com
(Insert the words “ACWA Power Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy) (final results must be submitted once released in January 2025)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Latest academic record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance to an institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of residential address
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

CLOSING DATE FOR THE ACWA POWER BURSARY

15 December 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 bursary programme, please contact ACWA Power directly:
Email: ed.redstone@acwapower.com
Please do NOT contact ACWA Power if this bursary has already closed.