LPGSA invites female South African students to apply for the LPGSA Bursary Competition for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 October 2025
About the LPGSA Bursary Competition
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa (LPGSA) is offering an empowering bursary opportunity for women interested in the LPG Residential Installation Course.
A total of 8 bursaries will be awarded to deserving female students. The bursary covers:
- Theory and practical training in LPG Residential Installation
- Registration with SAQCC (South African Qualification & Certification Committee)
Winners will be contacted via telephone or email and announced on the LPGSA website and social media within four weeks after the competition closing date.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be from a previously disadvantaged background (BB-BEE)
- Must be female
- Must be between 18 and 45 years old
- Must have passed Grade 9 English or higher
- Must have studied STEM subjects (Grade 9 and above) or TVET technical science
- Must not be an employee of LPGSA, its sponsors, or their close relatives
- Must read and agree to the terms of the bursary competition (.pdf) before applying
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents via email (no application form required):
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copy of latest school or TVET results (on official letterhead)
- PowerPoint Presentation (max 20 slides) in English, addressing the topic:
“Based on your community energy needs”, and answering:
- What are the available sources of energy being utilised by households?
- What impact will LPG adoption have on your community’s energy needs?
- What socio-economic issues will be addressed through LPG adoption, and how will you address them?
- How will becoming a Domestic LPG installer change your life?
Applicants will be required to present their PowerPoint to the selection panel (in person or virtually).
How to Apply
Eligible students may apply by emailing their documents to:
gadibolae@lpgas.co.za
sharmilen@lpgas.co.za
Use the subject line: “LPG Bursary 2026”
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