Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) 1ST Year Student Bursary 2024
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) 1ST Year Student Bursary 2024
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 RequirementsAll learners that have passed Grade 12 and have been accepted at the 21 South African Institutions of Higher Learning within water related qualifications.
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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
Submit all application forms by email to bursaries [at] dws.gov.za (bursaries[at]dws[dot]gov[dot]za).
Applications will open 01 July 2023 and the closing date is 30 November 2023.
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Fill in this form to apply for the bursary and follow the instructions carefully.
Application is attached below as well for your convenience.
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