Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS): Bursaries 2025
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites students to apply for its bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. Bursaries are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the water and sanitation field.
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 Honours)
- Geohydrology (BSc Honours)
- Hydrology (BSc Honours)
Bursary Coverage
The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, book allowance, stationery allowance, accommodation, food, and a monthly stipend.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Have completed or be completing Matric
- Plan to study full-time in one of the specified fields
- Be entering their first year of undergraduate or Honours in 2025
- Not be in receipt of any other funding
- Intend to study at an eligible South African public university
Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to previously disadvantaged students from poor and rural communities.
Post-Study Requirement
Recipients will be required to join the Water Learning Academy for up to 3 years after completing their studies.
For more details on how to apply, ensure you refer to the official application instructions provided by the DWS.