Impembelelo Trust Bursary

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Closes

30 September 2026

Value

Full or partial cost of study

Level

Honours, Masters, Doctorate

For

Black, Coloured, and Indian SA citizens aged 18 to 30

Sector

Environmental & Sustainability

Type

Full-cost or Partial-cost

About this bursary

The Impembelelo Trust, operating under Carbon Trust Africa, offers postgraduate bursaries for South African students entering environmental, scientific, engineering, and economic fields. The programme funds full-time Honours, Masters, and Doctoral qualifications.

The trust focuses on developing skills that support South Africa's transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Funding is awarded either as full cost of study or partial cost of study, depending on academic standing and financial background.

Applicants must come from historically disadvantaged backgrounds (African, Coloured, or Indian) or be living with a disability. Payment of registration and early fees goes directly to the university once official invoices are received.

Courses of study covered

Economics

Engineering

Environmental Law

Environmental Science

Natural Sciences

What the bursary covers

Registration fees paid directly to the tertiary institution

Tuition and term study fees paid directly to the institution

Full cost of study option for financially eligible or high-achieving applicants

Partial cost of study option for selected candidates

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You do not qualify if

Undergraduate students.
Non-South African citizens.
Applicants over 30 years of age.
Students with an academic average below 70% in their final year of previous study.
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Documents you need to submit

Certified copy of South African ID document
Clear head and shoulders photograph
Full academic transcripts including 2025 results
Proof of residential address
Financial breakdown of required course fees
Motivational letter of around 500 words linking your qualification to South Africa's National Development Plan 2030
Two reference letters from university lecturers or student body alumni
Proof of household income (salary slips, SASSA grant letters, tax returns, bank statements, or unemployment affidavits)

Submit clear copies of all required documents with your online application to avoid disqualification.

How to apply

1
Visit the Carbon Trust recruitment portal application page.
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Choose the external applicant option when creating your submission.
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Fill in your qualification details, university name, and study start and end dates.
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Upload all listed supporting documents and academic records.
5
Submit your completed application before 5pm on 30 September 2026.

Applications close strictly at 5pm on 30 September 2026.

How you are selected

The selection panel assesses applications based on academic potential, financial standing, and choice of study programme.

Shortlisted candidates receive email invitations by mid-January 2027 to attend an in-person interview.

Final successful candidates receive confirmation during the second week of February 2027.

If you receive no feedback by mid-February 2027, consider your application unsuccessful.

Forms, downloads and links

Application form

careers.carbontrust.com/job/aaf1e447-83e4-4c00-8c4f-ed9f08cc4f1e

Contact page

carbontrust.com/contact-our-team

Sponsor website

carbontrust.com

Last verified: September 2026 · Category: General · Reviewed by grantZA Editorial

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