The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2023 / 2024.
Deadline for Bursary Applications: 30 November 2023
The Department of Water and Sanitation is offering comprehensive bursaries for the 2024 academic year to grade 12 learners who aspire to pursue studies in the water and sanitation field. The bursary application period, open from 01 July to 30 November 2023, is aimed at learners who exhibit exceptional academic achievements, demonstrate financial need, and possess relevant skills within the sector.
Through these bursaries, the department provides employment contracts that grant bursars valuable workplace exposure and additional training, leading them to become professionals registered with their respective professional bodies.
Fields of Study:
For the 2024 academic year, the department will exclusively consider applications from 1st year students studying towards the following qualifications:
- BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering
- BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
- BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering
- BSc in Hydrology
- BSc in Geohydrology
- BSc in Environmental Management
- BSc in Environmental Sciences
- BSc in Environmental and Water Sciences
- BSc (Hons) in Hydrology
- BSc (Hons) in Geohydrology
- BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management
- BSc (Hons) in Environmental Sciences
- BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Water Sciences
- National Diploma/BEng Tech in Civil Engineering
- National Diploma/BEng Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- National Diploma/BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- National Diploma in Water Care
- National Diploma in Environmental Management
How to Apply:
Download the DWS Bursary Application Form.
Bursary application forms can be submitted via email to: bursaries@dws.gov.za. For further information, students are encouraged to visit the department’s official website and social media platforms.
Please note that the bursary program is designed to support individuals from previously disadvantaged and impoverished backgrounds in poverty-stricken and rural communities. Students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
All correspondence should be conducted in English.
