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Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Bursary

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Deadline: (30 September 2026)

How to apply:

Download and complete the Department of Water and Sanitation Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@dws.gov.za
(Insert the words “DWS Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

For any queries related to this bursary programme, 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

Bursary provider website: https://www.dws.gov.za/

For Studies in

 

  • Civil Engineering (BSc / BEng)
  • Civil Engineering (National Diploma / BEng Tech)
  • Construction Management (BSc)
  • Construction Management (National Diploma / BEng Tech)
  • Electrical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
  • Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (National Diploma / BEng Tech)
  • Environmental and Water Sciences (BSc)
  • Geohydrology (BSc)
  • Hydrology (BSc)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
  • Mechanical Engineering (National Diploma / BEng Tech)
  • Quantity Surveying (BSc)

Other Information

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, book allowance, stationery allowance, accommodation, food (per university guidance) and a monthly stipend.

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