Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

Expenses Covered

Successful candidates will receive either a Full Cost of Study (FCS) bursary or Partial Cost of Study (PCS) bursary.

Registration fees and first term study fees will be paid directly to the educational institutions upon receipt of an official invoice from the institution.

Note: The bursary will NOT provide cover for any outstanding fees or existing loans.

Eligibility Requirements for the Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be between 18 and 30 years old
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters or Doctoral) in one of the fields of study listed above
• You must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in the final year modules of the preceding, completed degree
• You must be studying or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Your field of study must aim to contribute towards the growth of the sustainability management and consultancy sector
• You must be from a historically disadvantaged group, as defined by the B-BBEE Act (African, Coloured or Indian)

Full Cost of Study (FCS) applicants:

• You must fall into either of the following categories:
  • Be in financial need (with a combined household family income of NOT more than R350,000 per annum)
  • Be living with a disability or have an exceptional academic record

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application.

• ID document
• Photo (clear head and shoulder image)
• Full academic transcript for 2025, including latest available results
• Proof of residential address
• Financial breakdown of required funds as per course requirements
• Motivational letter stating why you require the bursary and how your qualification in the relevant field can contribute positively to South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030 (500 words)
• 2 reference letters from lecturers or educational alumni/student body members as a character reference
• Parents or guardians proof of household income:
  • If employed: latest salary or wage slips
  • If unemployed: affidavit stating unemployment
  • If self-employed: affidavit stating self-employment
  • If a business owner: most recent audited financial statement or 3 months most recent bank statements
  • If receiving a SASSA grant: letter stating the grants received
  • If deceased: death certificates
  • If receiving child support: court letter stating child support amounts
• If applicant is employed: proof of income, proof of employer, 3 months bank statement

Important Information

• Candidates will be selected based on the following main criteria: academic potential, financial need and study programmes.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Applicants will be updated on the progress of their application via email. All applications will be screened and shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an in-person interview by mid-January 2027.
• After interviews, the final successful candidates will be notified. Bursaries will then be awarded by the 2nd week of February 2027, and beneficiaries will be notified via email.
• If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact the Impembelelo Trust directly:

• Contact page: https://www.carbontrust.com/contact-our-team

Impembelelo Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Impembelelo Trust
• Bursary Name: Impembelelo Trust Bursary Programme
• Focus: Sciences, Engineering, Sustainability
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens aged 18–30 from historically disadvantaged groups
• Fields of study: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Environmental Law, BCom, BA, Environmental Science
• Study level: Postgraduate (Honours, Masters, Doctoral)
• Institution type: Recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Key requirements: 70% average in final year modules, full-time study, field must contribute to sustainability management
• Income threshold (FCS): Household income NOT more than R350,000 per annum
• Expenses covered: Registration fees and first term study fees (Full or Partial Cost of Study)
• Not covered: Outstanding fees or existing loans
• Required documents: ID, photo, academic transcript, proof of address, financial breakdown, motivational letter (500 words), 2 reference letters, proof of income, additional documents as applicable
• Application method: Online via Carbon Trust careers portal
• Feedback timeline: Interviews by mid-January 2027; awards by 2nd week of February 2027
• Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 5pm