The Water and Sanitation Department is offering bursaries for Grade 12 students who want to study subjects related to their department in the 2024 academic year. These bursaries cover a wide range of expenses.
The bursaries are aimed at students who have excellent academic records, financial difficulties, and the necessary skills for the water and sanitation field.
“Our bursaries are comprehensive. They cover full tuition fees, accommodation and food as per university guidance, books and stationery allowance and a monthly stipend,” said the department’s spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa.
Through the bursaries offered to students, the department then provides employment contracts during which the bursars get relevant workplace exposure and additional training until they are ready to register as professionals with their relevant professional bodies.
For the 2024 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; 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
Bursary application forms can be sent by email to bursaries@dws.gov.za(link sends e-mail). For more information, students are encouraged to visit the department’s website and official social media pages.
The bursary programme targets previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
