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Mulilo Bursary Programme 2027: Requirements and How to Apply
The Mulilo Bursary Fund is once again open for applications, giving academically deserving students from South Africa’s Northern Cape province the chance to fund an undergraduate, postgraduate, or distance learning qualification in any field of study. Established in 2014 by the Mulilo Group, the fund has supported well over 100 students from the communities surrounding its renewable energy operations.
If you live in the Northern Cape and need financial support for your studies, this is one of the few bursaries open to every field rather than a narrow list of degrees.
About Mulilo
Mulilo is a South African independent renewable energy developer and strategic equity investor, focused on wind and solar PV technologies. The company builds and operates clean energy projects across the country and established its bursary fund as part of its commitment to the socio-economic development of the communities where it operates, particularly in the Northern Cape.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility for the Mulilo Bursary has consistently required applicants to:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 35 years old or younger
- Permanently reside in one of the following Northern Cape municipalities: Emthanjeni, Renosterberg, or Siyathemba
- Currently be in Matric, or have already completed Matric
- Be studying, or intend to study, towards an Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Distance Learning qualification, in any field of study
- Be studying or have applied to study at a recognised and accredited South African tertiary institution (University, Technikon, or TVET College)
The municipal residency requirement is the detail most applicants overlook. If you do not live permanently within Emthanjeni, Renosterberg or Siyathemba, you will not qualify, regardless of your academic results or intended field of study.
What the Bursary Covers
The Mulilo Bursary has historically provided cover for:
- Tuition fees
- A textbook allowance
- Accommodation
- A monthly stipend
Because the bursary is open to all fields of study, coverage terms may be adjusted based on your specific qualification and institution, so it is worth confirming exact figures once your application is under review.
How to Apply
Mulilo now manages its bursary applications through the Xhuma bursary platform, alongside other corporate bursary programmes. To apply:
- Visit the Mulilo bursary application page on the Xhuma platform.
- Complete your profile and application details as prompted.
- Confirm you meet the residency, age and citizenship requirements before submitting.
- Upload the required supporting documents, which have historically included a certified ID copy, certified Matric results or certificate, full academic transcripts if currently studying, proof of registration or application at a tertiary institution, and a motivational essay explaining why you are applying.
Because bursary platforms and closing dates can shift from year to year, confirm the exact 2027 closing date directly on the Xhuma platform before finalising your application, rather than relying on previous years’ deadlines.
Visit the official website to apply
What Happens After You Apply
Based on the fund’s selection process in previous years, applicants can generally expect:
- Shortlisted candidates to be contacted for a telephonic interview
- Candidates who pass the telephonic interview to be invited to an in-person interview
- Final decisions communicated directly to successful applicants
If you do not hear back within a reasonable period after the closing date, it is worth checking the Xhuma platform directly for your application status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Mulilo Bursary? South African citizens aged 35 or younger, permanently residing in the Emthanjeni, Renosterberg, or Siyathemba municipalities in the Northern Cape, who are in or have completed Matric.
What fields of study does the Mulilo Bursary cover? All fields of study, at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Distance Learning level.
Where do I apply for the Mulilo Bursary? Through the official Xhuma bursary platform, where Mulilo now manages its applications alongside other corporate bursary programmes.
What does the bursary cover? Historically, tuition fees, a textbook allowance, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
Do I need to live in the Northern Cape to qualify? Yes. You must permanently reside in one of three specific Northern Cape municipalities: Emthanjeni, Renosterberg, or Siyathemba.
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