Matrics called to apply for Water and Sanitation bursaries

Grade 12 learners, who plan to pursue studies in the water and sanitation field, have until 30 September to apply for bursaries offered by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).

The DWS offers the comprehensive bursaries to learners who plan to study in the 2025 academic year. 

The bursary application process opened on 1 May 2024 and will close on 30 September 2024. The bursary targets previously disadvantaged young people from rural communities across the country.The bursary programme covers full tuition fees, accommodation, food, books, stationery allowance and a monthly stipend. 

For the 2025 academic year, the department will consider applications only for first-year students studying towards the following qualifications:

•  BSc/BEng in Civil; Mechanical and Electrical

•  BSc in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Water Project Management, Environmental and Water Sciences

•  BSc (Hons) in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Water Project Management, Environmental and Water Sciences

•  National 3-year Diploma/BEng Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) and Water Care

“Through the bursary  programme, the Department of Water and Sanitation will require bursars, who obtained their qualifications, to join the learning academy as graduate trainees on a fixed-term contract for a period of a maximum of three years,” said the DWS.

The graduate trainees will be exposed to general and soft skill training programmes, orientation and induction into the department. After completion, the trainees will be placed in various functional areas (base stations) within the department and allocated mentors within the various line functions to receive job training. ¥– SAnews.gov.za