ABOUT THE COMPANY – GLOBELEQ
We are pleased to inform you about Globeleq Scholarships South Africa 2025-2026/read full details.
Globeleq, founded in 2002, is a global operating power company, as well as a power industry leader within the emerging markets. The company develop energy projects in the Americas and within Africa, by way of electric power sectors development.
Globeleq South Africa, operating in the country since 2012, is a Globeleq subsidiary company. Globeleq South Africa Management Services are responsible for the management of 3 power producing utility projects within the renewable energy sector of South Africa – these include the Droogfontein Solar Power; De Aar Solar Power and the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. The projects are owned to a partnership with Eskom, the South African government, as well as other private sector developers, local communities, constructors, lenders, investors and suppliers.
ABOUT THE GLOBELEQ SCHOLARSHIP
The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF) is managed by Globeleq South Africa Management Services (GSAMS) and is funded by GSAMS’ independent power producers (IPPs) and the Globeleq Educational Trust (GET), one of its shareholders. The GSF was first launched in 2014 and has currently awarded over R10.3 million in bursaries, to deserving students.
The GSF Communities Funds are inviting students who reside within areas surrounding the Klipheuwel, Boshof and Aries windfarms, to apply for the scholarship for the 2021 academic year. The bursary will cover various fields of studies, towards a certificate or degree qualification.
The aim of the GSF is to:
- Assist with meeting the need for technical skills within the renewable energy (RE) industry,
- Form a skills pipeline for Globeleq and the industry,
- Contribute to sustainability of the communities where Globeleq operates and to the country.
MORE ABOUT THE GLOBELEQ SCHOLARSHIP – COVERAGE VALUE, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES, SELECTION & SERVICE CONTRACT
The value of the scholarship will depend on students specific needs and circumstances, as well as the companies current budget. The scholarship is a variable amount and aims to cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, study materials, accommodation, meals and living expenses.
Scholarship recipients will be required to complete a 12 month service obligation with the company. Scholarship recipients may be able to enter the paid internship programme which consists of a thorough induction of the organisation, technical and in-house training, as well as head office organisation.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GLOBELEQ SCHOLARSHIP
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 currently enrolled to study at a recognised public or private tertiary institution for the 2021 academic year
- You may be studying towards various degree or certificate programmes
- GSF Klipheuwel Communities Fund: you must be from one of these areas: Botrivier, Caledon, Genadendal, Grabouw, Greyton, Riversonderend, Tesselaarsdal, Villiersdorp, Hermanus or Kleinmond
- GSF Boshof Communities Fund: you must be from one of these areas: Boshof or Hertzogville
- GSF Aries Communities Fund: you must be from Kenhardt
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GLOBELEQ SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications must be done online at: https://www.globeleqscholarship.excelatuni.com/
Please note: ONLY online applications will be accepted.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
- Matric certificate, if currently studying at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Latest academic transcript, if currently studying at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Proof of university registration, if currently enrolled (on tertiary letterhead)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement explaining why you chose your particular field of study and how you plan to use your qualification after graduation (1 page)
- Recommendation letter from someone who can attest to your personal character and/or your academic performance, with their contact details, NOT a family member or friend (1 page)
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Excel@Uni (the bursary administrators) directly:
Email: [email protected]
Please do NOT contact Excel@Uni if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated on: 14 April 2021.