Department of Water and Sanitation invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Eligible Fields of Study
Undergraduate Studies:
- Civil Engineering (BSc/BEng)
- Civil Engineering (National Diploma/BEng Tech)
- Electrical Engineering (BSc/BEng)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (National Diploma/BEng Tech)
- Environmental Management (BSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSc/BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (National Diploma/BEng Tech)
- Water Project Management (BSc)
- Water Care (National Diploma)
Postgraduate Studies:
- Environmental and Water Sciences (BSc Hons)
- Geohydrology (BSc Hons)
- Hydrology (BSc Hons)
Bursary Coverage
The bursary covers:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Book allowance
- Stationery allowance
- Accommodation
- Food (as per university guidance)
- Monthly stipend
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Have completed or be currently in Matric
- Intend to study full-time in one of the specified fields
- Be entering their first year of study in 2025 (undergraduate or Honours)
- Study at one of the listed public institutions
- Have a strong academic record
- Be in financial need
- Not be receiving any other funding (e.g., NSFAS, bursaries, scholarships)
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students from poor and rural communities
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Required Documents
- Certified copy of ID document
- Certified copies of Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results (if currently in Matric)
- Certified copy of Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Proof of application/provisional acceptance letter/firm offer from university (first-time students)
- Academic record of undergraduate and proof of acceptance (Honours students)
- Parents/guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA grant letter)
How to apply
- Download and complete the DWS Bursary Application Form 2025.
- Submit the completed form and required documents via email to bursaries@dws.gov.za with “DWS Bursary Application 2025” in the subject line.
Deadline
- Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2024.