African Global Skills Academy/ Solarpop Bursary South Africa 2026

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE AGSA/ SOLARPOP BURSARY COVER?

African Global Skills Academy (AGSA), partnered with Solarpop, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmme.

Bursaries will cover outstanding fees for the 2026 academic year, for students pursuing studies in ANY field.

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WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE AGSA/ SOLARPOP BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE AGSA/ SOLARPOP BURSARY?

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 between 18 and 35 years old
  • You must be African, Coloured or Indian (male or female)
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must have outstanding fees for the current (2026) academic year
  • You must be studying towards a qualification in ANY field of study
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited higher education institution in South Africa
  • Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE AGSA/ SOLARPOP BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: AGSA/ Solarpop Bursary Application 2026

Students will be required to register an account (choose the 1st option – Solarpop Bursary), before they can login and apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the AGSA/ Solarpop bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE AGSA/ SOLARPOP BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application email (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
  • Latest academic transcripts
  • Proof of registration into a recognized South African tertiary institution
  • Latest financial statement from your tertiary institution
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Medical certificate stating the nature of the disability, if disabled

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE AGSA/ SOLARPOP BURSARY?

30 October 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact African Global Skills Academy/ Solarpop directly:
Email: recruitment@africanglobalacademy.co.za
Contact page: https://africanglobalacademy.co.za/contact.html

Please do NOT contact African Global Skills Academy or Solarpop if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES AGSA & SOLARPOP DO?

African Global Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd, commonly known as AGSA, is a South African black-owned organisation focused on education, skills development, training and professional services. The organisation works with learners, employers and other partners to provide practical education and training opportunities designed to improve employability and support career development.

AGSA provides a range of services, including accredited training programmes, learnerships, work-based learning, graduate and internship placements, skills programmes, bursaries, mentorship and recognition of prior learning. The organisation also offers project management and consulting services, with a focus on developing skills and creating pathways into the workplace.

Its training and development activities span several sectors that contribute to South Africa’s economy, including hospitality, tourism, agriculture, construction, energy, technology, manufacturing and related industries. AGSA also has a strong focus on future-focused skills, including 4IR and robotics education.

For the purposes of this bursary programme, AGSA has partnered with Solarpop to provide financial assistance to qualifying students. The partnership reflects a shared focus on education, skills development and expanding access to tertiary education for South African students.

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