Key Facts
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- Field of Study
- Study Level
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Engineering stream: studying mechatronic or electrical engineering, from any province
- Scarce skills stream: living in the Eastern Cape or Northern Cape and studying education, agriculture or nursing
- Communities stream: living within 50km of a listed Globeleq plant
- Registered, or registering, at a South African higher education institution
- Willing to accept a 12-month service obligation
Documents Needed
- A completed online application form for your stream
- Certified copy of your ID
- Your latest academic results
- Proof of registration or acceptance at your institution
- Proof of residence, for the community and scarce skills streams
About Globeleq Scholarship Fund
The Globeleq Scholarship Fund pays for students who want to build skills for the renewable energy industry, and for young people who live near Globeleq's power plants. Globeleq runs wind and solar plants in South Africa, and its scholarship has three focus streams. About 48 students are selected each year.
The fund aims to meet the demand for technical skills in renewable energy, to build a skills pipeline for the company and the industry, and to support the communities where Globeleq operates. Globeleq's page did not give an opening or closing date when we checked in November 2026, so check it before you plan.
Funding Details
The scholarship amount is not fixed. Globeleq takes each student's needs into account, along with the scholarship budget. The funding covers:
- Registration fees, as a variable amount based on your institution
- Tuition, as a fixed amount based on the average cost across participating institutions and the type of study
- Books and other learning materials
- Tutoring and mentoring support
The scholarship comes with a 12-month service obligation. Engineering students can go through a further selection for an internship towards the end of their BTech or diploma. The internship includes an induction at the wind and solar plants, technical and in-house training, and market-related pay, but Globeleq does not guarantee an internship to every recipient.
Where You Can Study
The engineering stream is offered through institutions with mechatronic or electrical engineering programmes. Globeleq lists Nelson Mandela University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the Central University of Technology, Durban University of Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology and Tshwane University of Technology. The scarce skills and community streams accept study at any South African higher education institution.
About Globeleq Scholarship
About Globeleq Globeleq is an independent power producer. It develops, builds, owns and runs power plants across Africa, with a mix of wind, solar and thermal projects. Its South African office is in Claremont, Cape Town…
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- 5th Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
- Phone
- +27 21 180 4500
- scholarship@globeleq.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Each stream has its own rules, so choose the one that fits you.
GSF Engineering is open to students from any province who study mechatronic or electrical engineering. It covers national diplomas, BTech degrees, and BEng or BSc degrees in electrical, mechanical or mechatronic engineering, as well as N3 to N6 electrical or mechanical studies and the wind turbine service technician route. You must be in your first year or higher, not in a bridging or extended programme, and you should have an interest in renewable energy.
GSF Scarce Skills is for students who live in the Eastern Cape or Northern Cape and who are registering for a degree or certificate in education, agriculture or nursing. Mathematics and science education gets priority.
GSF Communities is for students who live within 50km of one of Globeleq's plants and who are registering for any degree or certificate at a South African higher education institution. The listed plants are Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, De Aar Solar Power, Droogfontein Solar Power, Klipheuwel Wind Farm, Aries Solar Power, Konkoonsies Solar Power, Boshof Solar Power and Soutpan Solar Power.
Application Procedure
Apply through the application portal linked on the Globeleq Scholarship Fund page, using the form for your focus stream. Complete it as fully as possible and upload all supporting documents, because Globeleq accepts only online applications and does not consider late ones. If you pass the first stage, you will be invited to an interview, and all applicants are told the outcome. Excel at Uni manages the programme for Globeleq South Africa Management Services, and enquiries go to bursaries@excelatuni.com.
Questions about this application?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Globeleq Scholarship?
Engineering students from any province, education, agriculture and nursing students from the Eastern and Northern Cape, and students who live within 50km of a Globeleq plant.
Does the Globeleq Scholarship have a work-back?
Yes. It includes a 12-month service obligation.
When does the Globeleq Scholarship close?
Globeleq's page did not give a date in November 2026. Check the page and apply before the deadline it shows, because late applications are not considered.
