Bursary Highlights
WSP in Africa invites qualifying students to apply for the Engineering and Environmental Science Bursary Programme 2025.
Closing date: 30 September 2023
WSP bursary opportunities for first, second and third-year engineering students in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical, as well as Environmental Science.
Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
WSP in Africa offers bursaries for engineering and environmental students at recognised universities in South Africa.
We support our bursary candidates through vacation work and employment opportunities after studies where possible, giving them the opportunity to not only make their mark on the world but to build a legacy.
Key Competencies and Generic Skills
- Entry-level demonstration of leadership skills
- Demonstrate a sense of community
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Enthusiastic & self-motivated
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour
- Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
- Work well under pressure, managing stress and maintaining resilience as necessary
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Solution seeking
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Show initiative and take ownership
- Innovative thinking skills
- Accuracy & attention to detail
- Client focused
- Time and priority management skills
Eligibility Criteria
- Have achieved a minimum average of 60% for your qualification to date.
- Passed all subjects for your 2024 academic year to date.
- Please note that students should not be in receipt of another bursary or scholarship to be eligible.
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals, but all South African Citizens are welcome to apply.
Available Bursaries and Requirements
Chemical Engineering Bursary – 2025
If you are a passionate and dedicated Engineering student, currently enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and meet the following further requirements, please send us your application.
- In the 2nd, 3rd or Final year of your BEng / BSc (Eng) / BIng Engineering degree – for the 2025 academic year.
Civil Engineering Bursary – 2025
If you are a passionate and dedicated Engineering student, currently enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and meet the following further requirements, please send us your application.
- In the 2nd, 3rd or Final year of your BEng / BSc (Eng) / BIng Engineering degree – for the 2025 academic year.
Electrical Engineering Bursary – 2025
If you are a passionate and dedicated Engineering student, currently enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and meet the following further requirements, please send us your application.
- In the 2nd, 3rd or Final year of your BEng / BSc (Eng) / BIng Engineering degree – for the 2024 academic year.
Environmental Sciences Bursary – 2025
If you are a passionate and dedicated Environmental Sciences student, currently enrolled for a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) and meet the following further requirements, please send us your application.
Mechanical Engineering Bursary – 2025
If you are a passionate and dedicated Engineering student, currently enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and meet the following further requirements, please send us your application.
- In the 2nd, 3rd or Final year of your BEng / BSc (Eng) / BIng Engineering degree – for the 2024 academic year.
How to Apply
Documents Required
Applications must include:
- Certified copy of your identity document.
- University stamped copy of your latest, full tertiary academic transcript/progress report.
- Certified proof of university registration.
- Copy of your CV (with full contact details).
- A signed letter of declaration indicating that you do not have any other bursary or scholarships for 2024/2025.
Application Links
To view more details and apply, please click on the relevant bursary link below:
- Chemical Engineering Bursary – 2025
- Civil Engineering Bursary – 2025
- Electrical Engineering Bursary – 2025
- Environmental Sciences Bursary – 2025
- Mechanical Engineering Bursary – 2025
