Department of Water Affairs & Sanitation Bursaries 2022 (Various)

The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation of the Government of South Africa is inviting applications for their 2022 bursaries in various study fields related to the department’s mandate from young South Africans in Grade 12 or already at tertiary studying towards a relevant qualification. Bursaries will be allocated on the basis of a balanced consideration of the following factors:

• Academic performance
• Race and gender
• Financial need
• Need of DWS in reference of the specific qualifications

Successful applicants to the bursary scheme receive the following support:

• Full tertiary registration and tuition costs
• Residence and meal fees
• Book allowance
• An annual personal allowance

Obligations

DWS will require bursars who obtain their qualifications to join Water Learning Academy on a fixed-term contract for a period of maximum of three (3) years.

What fields of study and qualifications are covered by the bursary in 2022?

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

How to apply?

Please click here to download the 2022 Department of Water and Sanitation Bursary Application Form. Then follow the following instructions:

1. Only use BLOCK LETTERS to fill in the form.
2. Only signed applications containing FULL PARTICULARS and all REqUIRED DOCUMENTS will be
   considered.
3. Mark appropriate block with .
4. Submit all application forms by email to bursaries@dws.gov.za .
5. The closing date is 31 October 2021. Applications received after
   this date will not be considered.
6. Information pertaining to the Department of Water and Sanitation external bursary can be accessed by clicking here
7. Applicants that do not receive written communication within 3 months after the closing date should
   consider their application unsuccessful.
8. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken
   and rural communities. Students with disability are incouraged to apply