Bursary Highlights
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites current Grade 12 learners to apply for the Bursary Programme 2025.
Closing Date: 30 September 2024
The Department of Water and Sanitation has comprehensive bursaries available to Grade 12 learners who plan to pursue studies in the water and sanitation field for the 2025 academic year.
The comprehensive bursary is targeting the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities across the country.
What the Bursary covers
Successful applicants to the bursary scheme receive the following support:
- Full tertiary registration and tuition costs
- Residence and meal fees
- Book allowance
- An annual personal allowance
Benefits and Obligations
The Department of Water and Sanitation will require bursars who obtain their qualifications to join Water Learning Academy on a fixed term contract for a period of maximum of three (3) years.
The graduate trainees will be exposed to general and soft skill training programmes, orientation and induction into Department.
After completion, the trainees will be placed in various functional areas (base stations) within the Department and allocated mentors within the various line functions to receive the job training.
The experience and expertise gained during this time will assist with the professionalisation of scientists and engineers, and give workplace exposure and additional training until they are ready to register as professionals with their relevant professional bodies.
Bursary Criteria
Bursaries will be allocated on the basis of a balanced consideration of the following factors:
- Academic performance
- Race and gender
- Financial need
- Need of DWS in reference of the specific qualifications
Study Programmes
For the 2025 academic year, the Department will consider applications only for 1st year students studying towards the following qualifications:
- BSc/BEng in Civil; Mechanical and Electrical
- BSc in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Water Project Management, Environmental and Water Sciences
- BSc (Hons) in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Water Project Management, Environmental and Water Sciences
- National 3-year Diploma/BEng Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) and Water Care.
How to Apply
Fill in this BURSARY APPLICATION FORM to apply for the bursary and follow the instructions carefully.
Bursary application forms can be sent by email to [email protected]. For more information, students are encouraged to visit the Department’s website.
For more information, contact:
Wisane Mavasa
Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation
Cell: 060 561 8935
