Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary 2025/2026

The Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for the Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the Department of Water & Sanitation: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) was formed in 1912 when it was initially known as the Department of Irrigation. As one of the South African government’s departments, the DWS is responsible for the water resources of the country, particularly for formulating and implementing policies within the sector. The DWS aim to ensure that South Africans have access to clean water and sanitation services, as well as water resources management for ensuring sustainable economic and social development in the country.

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Field of Study

Undergraduate:

Civil Engineering (BSc/ BEng/ BEng Tech/ National Diploma)
Electrical Engineering (BSc/ BEng)
Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (BEng Tech/ National Diploma)
Mechanical Engineering (BSc/ BEng/ BEng Tech/ National Diploma)
Hydrology (BSc)
Geohydrology (BSc)
Environmental Management (BSc/ National Diploma)
Environmental Sciences (BSc)
Environmental and Water Sciences (BSc)
Project Management (BSc)
Water Care (National Diploma)
Biochemistry (National Diploma)

Postgraduate:

Civil Engineering (BSc (Hons))
Electrical Engineering (BSc (Hons))
Mechanical Engineering (BSc (Hons))
Hydrology (BSc (Hons))
Geohydrology (BSc (Hons))
Environmental Management (BSc (Hons))
Project Management (BSc (Hons))
Environmental Sciences (BSc (Hons))
Environmental and Water Sciences (BSc (Hons)

Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary Application Requirements 2025/2026

South African citizen
Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
Studying or intend on studying full time within one of the aforementioned fields of study
Studying or intend on studying at one of the tertiary institutes listed below
Strong academic performance
Proven financial need
Students with a disability should also apply
*Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students from poor and rural communities

Students must pursue their studies at one of the following universities:

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Central University of Technology
Durban University of Technology
Nelson Mandela University
North-West University
Rhodes University
Sol Plaatje University
Tshwane University of Technology
University of Cape Town
University of Fort Hare
University of Johannesburg
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
University of Limpopo
University of Mpumalanga
University of Pretoria
University of Stellenbosch
University of the Free State
University of the Western Cape
University of Venda
University of Witwatersrand
University of Zululand
Vaal University of Technology
Walter Sisulu University

Department of Water & Sanitation Bursary Application Procedures 2025/2026

D document (certified copy)
Grade 11 final results AND Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copies)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full tertiary academic record to date, if currently at University (certified copy)
Proof of University application/ firm offer/ provisional acceptance letter, if a new student
Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA grant letter)

Closing Date: 20 October

Contact the Department of Water & Sanitation for more details about the Bursary and also check your status.

Please contact the Department of Water and Sanitation directly:

Contact Person: Ms Nobulali Mtikitiki (Bursary Coordinator)

Tel: 012 336 7149

Email: MtikitikiN@dws.gov.za

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