Kathu Solar Park is a 100MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project located in the vicinity of Kathu in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Covering over 800ha, it includes molten salt energy storage with a wholesome power generation that sustains 4.5h at full load.
The project is being developed by Engie Energy International, together with the Public Investment Corporation, SIOC Community Development Trust, alongside the Lereko Metier and Investec as follows: Development Bank of Southern Africa and Kathu Trust. It was built by the EPC consortia Acciona and SENER.
Kathu Solar Park has been delivering clean energy for approximately 179 000 South African homes since commencing commercial operation in January 2019.
Fields Covered
Kathu Solar Park Bursary Programme 2026 for young South Africans from John Taolo Gaetsewe (South Africa). The Kathu Solar Park Bursary is available to students who live within the community of JT Gaetseewe The community consists of Kuruman, Bethlehem, Mothibistad, De Ghosland at Mamatwan as well as Hotazel municipality in the Northern Cape to apply.
Bursaries will be given to study courses in any, enabling them to follow their chosen careers.
Introduced in 2022, the programme seeks to broaden the access to higher education for youth from Kuruman, Kathu, Deben and surrounding communities. The bursary has so far helped over 40 students and increases steadily each year.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered: South African citizenship Currently registered full-time at a public or Seta accredited private tertiary education institution (university, university of technology), Tvet college.
Coverage Value
The bursary will contribute towards the following costs (subject to individual circumstances):
- Tuition and registration fees
- Examination fees
- Books, stationery (prescribed books) etc.
- Accommodation and meals
- Selection is based on:
- Out standing aca demic per formance (Grade12 results/ latest transcript)
- Financial need (annual household income is not more than R600 000)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Living in Kathu or the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
- Must be in Matric or already have Matric
- Either plan to or currently study in a full-time capacity in any field
- Be enrolled or accepted at a public or accredited private South African university
- Have a strong academic record
- Show proof of need for financial assistance [total annual household income of ≤ R600 000]
Priority given to high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need.
Required Documents
Clear certified copies of the following must be uploaded by applicants:
- ID document
- Matric mid-year results (if you are a matric applicant)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Most recent official copy of your academic record (the document must be on institution letterhead)
- Evidence of an application or enrolment in a university
- Proof of residential address
- Parents/guardians income evidence (latest pay slips, affidavit, proof of pension/grant if invalid coerced visitor)
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
How to Apply
Submit your application online via: Kathu Solar Park Bursary Application for 2026
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Contact
Enquiries about this bursary should be directed to StudyTrust (the administrators): b.ndlovu@studytrust.org.za