Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary 2024-2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has been serving South Africa since 1912 and is responsible for the country’s water resources. The department formulates and implements policies in the water sector to ensure that all South Africans have access to clean water and sanitation services.
The DWS plays a vital role in water resources management to support sustainable economic and social development in the country. To address the scarcity of skills in the water and sanitation field, the department has established a Learning Academy to assist students in completing their tertiary education in this sector.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is offering bursaries for the 2024-2025 academic year in fields related to water and sanitation. These fields include:
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 and Water Sciences (BSc)
- Environmental Management (BSc)
- Environmental Management (National Diploma/ BEng Tech)
- Environmental Sciences (BSc)
- Geohydrology (BSc)
- Hydrology (BSc)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
- Mechanical Engineering (National Diploma/ BEng Tech)
- Project Management (BSc)
- Water Care (National Diploma/ BEng Tech)
Postgraduate studies:
- Environmental and Water Sciences (BSc (Hons))
- Environmental Management (BSc (Hons))
- Environmental Sciences (BSc (Hons))
- Geohydrology (BSc (Hons))
- Hydrology (BSc (Hons))
- Project Management (BSc (Hons))
The bursary covers tuition fees, book allowances, stationery allowances, accommodation, food, and a monthly stipend. Bursary recipients will be selected based on academic performance, race, gender, financial need, and the department’s need in relation to the student’s qualification.
Upon completion of their studies, bursary recipients will be required to join the Water Learning Academy for a work-back obligation of up to 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DWS BURSARY
To be eligible for this bursary, you must meet the following minimum criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Completion of Matric or currently in Matric
- Full-time enrollment in one of the specified fields, either as an undergraduate or honours student
- Entering your first year of study in 2024-2025 (undergraduate or honours)
- Enrollment at a public tertiary institution listed by the DWS
- Strong academic record
- Financial need
- Not receiving any other funding, including NSFAS, other bursaries, scholarships, or awards
- Students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students from poor and rural communities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DWS BURSARY
To apply for the DWS bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Department of Water and Sanitation Bursary Application Form for 2024-2025.
- In the field asking how you heard about the DWS Bursary, enter “Uni24.co.za.”
- Submit clear copies of the required supporting documents along with your completed application form. These documents include your ID document, Matric certificate, academic records, proof of application or provisional acceptance letter from your university, and proof of your parents’ or guardians’ income.
- Email your application and supporting documents to bursaries@dws.gov.za, with “DWS Bursary Application 2024-2025” in the email subject line.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE DWS BURSARY
The closing date for applications is 30 November. Be sure to submit your application before this date to ensure consideration.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For inquiries related to this bursary program, please contact the Department of Water and Sanitation:
- Contact person: Ms. Nobulali Mtikitiki (Bursary Coordinator)
- Tel: 012 336 7149
- Email: MtikitikiN@dws.gov.za
- Contact person: Wisane Mavasa (Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation)
- Cell: 060 561 8935
