Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Bursary 2025-2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) aims to supply high-quality infrastructure services to its residents. The ECDPW implemented the bursary scheme to promote education, training, and skills development for historically disadvantaged students from the province by providing financial assistance with study-related fees. The department awards funding to students considering a career in Engineering Sciences and Property related professions, which are identified as scarce skills and professions within the ECDPW.
ABOUT THE DPWI BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting students to apply for the DPWI Bursary Programme for the 2025-2026 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to 40 students residing within the Eastern Cape province, for studies within the following fields:
- Architectural Studies (BSc/ Masters)
- Architectural Technology/ studies (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Civil Engineering (BEng/ BSc/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Construction Studies/ Quantity Surveying (BSc)
- Electrical Engineering (BEng/ BSc/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Interior Design (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Land Surveying (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng/ BSc/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Property Valuation Management (BCom)
- Real Estate (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
- Structural Engineering (BEng/ BSc)
- Town and Regional Planning/ Urban Planning (BSc)
- Town Planning (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
MORE ABOUT THE DPWI BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The bursary will cover the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, study materials, accommodation, meals, and a living allowance. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The DPWI may conduct verification checks before awarding the bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DPWI BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- South African citizenship
- Permanent residence within the Eastern Cape province
- Completion of Matric
- Full-time study intention towards one of the listed qualifications for 2025-2026
- Enrollment or acceptance at a recognized and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Not receiving any other bursary funding
- Students from designated groups are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DPWI BURSARY
- Download and complete the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary Application Form 2025-2026 (.pdf).
- Enter “Uni24.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate/ statement of results if not yet available (certified copy)
- Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- Proof of enrollment or provisional acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of physical home address (letter from Traditional Authority Offices if residing in a village, letter from Municipal Offices if residing in a town, township, or farm) (NOT a rates bill or statement of account)
- Parents or guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
- Motivational letter to support your application and state why you should be awarded a bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Hand Delivery: Amatola Business Village Unit 5 BHISHO 5605 (Attention: Mr M. Dingwayo, The Director: Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity Development)
- Post: Private Bag X0022 BHISHO 5605 (Attention: Mr M. Dingwayo, The Director: Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity Development)
Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE DPWI BURSARY
31 January 2025-2026 (at 16:00). (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure directly:
Contact People: Ms SP Khumalo – Tel: 040 602 4761 / Mr S Manyela – Tel: 040 602 4053 / Ms Z Mlili – Tel: 040 602 4122
