Published on: April 20, 2015

Closing Date: August 31, 2015

Location: ZA

Field of Study: Analytical Chemistry; Aquatic Sciences; Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Cartography; Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Law; Environmental Management; Geo-chemistry; Geographical information Systems; Geo-hydrology; Geology; Hydrology; Limnology; Microbiology; Surveying; Water and Sanitation

Overview

The Department Of Water And Sanitation is inviting learners to apply for study bursaries at Some of South Africa’s top Universities. Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of a balanced consideration of the following factors:

• Applicants Academic performance
• Race and gender
• Applicants Financial need
• Need of DWA in reference of the specific qualification
• An interview schedule

Successful candidate will be provided with assistance on a year-to-year basis and bursaries will be renewed only if performance of bursars is satisfactory.

Successful candidates to receive the following support:

• Full tertiary registration and tuition costs are covered
• Students residence and meal costs
• Textbook and study allowance
• An annual personal allowance

Universities

Currently bursaries for the full time pre and post-graduate studies are granted on an annual basis to learners at the following South African universities:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
• University of the Free State
• University of Cape Town
• University of Stellenbosch
• University of the Western Cape
• University of Limpopo
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• Walter Sisulu University
• Tshwane University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• Central University of Technology
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• University of Venda
• University of Witwatersrand
• Vaal University of Technology
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Zululand
• Rhodes University

Field of Study

Students pursuing the following fields of study are eligible to apply for this bursary:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Aquatic Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Cartography
• Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Law
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Science
• Geo-chemistry
• Geographical information Systems
• Geo-hydrology
• Geology
• Hydrology
• Limnology
• Microbiology
• Surveying
• Water and Sanitation
• Water Care
• Water Resource Management
• Water Utilisation

Obligations

The Department Of Water And Sanitation (DWA) will require bursars who obtain their qualifications to join the Water Learning Academy on a fixed term contract with DWA for a period of maximum of 5 years but not less than 3 years. Should bursars choose not to meet this obligation the bursars will be required to reimburse DWA for all monies spent on the tertiary studies, inclusive of interest.

How to Apply

Download and fill in this application form to apply for the bursary and follow the instructions carefully.