Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Bursary 2025

Bursary Details

Currently bursaries for the full time pre and post-graduate studies are granted on an annual basis to learners at the following South African universities:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
• University of the Free State
• University of Cape Town
• University of Stellenbosch
• University of the Western Cape
• University of Limpopo
• Nelson Mandela University
• Walter Sisulu University
• Tshwane University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• Central University of Technology
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Vaal University of Technology
• University of Venda
• University of Witwatersrand
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Zululand
• Rhodes University
• University of Fort Hare
• North West University
• University of Mpumalanga
• Sol Plaatje University

For 2024, the Department Water and Sanitation will consider applications only for 1st year students studying towards the following qualifications:

• BSc/BEng in Civil; Mechanical and Electrical
• BSc in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Environmental Management; Project Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Water Sciences
• BSc (Hons) in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Environmental Management; Project Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Water Sciences
• National Diploma/BEng Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current); Water Care, and Environmental Management.

 The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidate Requirements

All learners that have passed Grade 12 and have been accepted at the 21 South African Institutions of Higher Learning within water related qualifications.

Conditions of Bursary

DWS 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.

Bursary Inclusion

• Full tertiary registration and tuition costs
• Residence and meal fees
• Book allowance
• An annual personal allowance

Application Form
2024DWSbursaryAPPLICATION.pdf

Field of Study
Animal
Archaeology & Environmental Studies
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Electrical & Information Engineering
Engineering
Engineering & the Built Environment
Geography
Geology
Geosciences
Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering
Mechanical
Plant & Environmental Sciences
Earth Sciences