Bursaries

Department of Water and Sanitation

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Bursary

Government 30 September 2026 Chamu application

Government bursary for undergraduate and Honours studies in water and sanitation fields.

Closes
30 September 2026
Academic reqs
0
Application
Handled by Chamu

Funding details

Fields covered
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Environmental and Water Sciences, Geohydrology, Hydrology, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying and selected Honours fields.
Coverage value
Registration fees, tuition fees, book allowance, stationery allowance, accommodation, food and monthly stipend.
Service contract
On completion, recipients must join the Water Learning Academy for up to 3 years.

Eligibility

  • South African citizen
  • Completed Matric or currently in Matric
  • Intending to study full-time towards one of the listed qualifications
  • Entering first year of undergraduate or Honours study in 2027
  • Intending to study at one of the listed public institutions in South Africa
  • Strong academic record
  • Financial need
  • Not receiving other funding, including NSFAS, bursary, scholarship or another award
  • Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • Preference for previously disadvantaged students from poor and rural communities

Academic requirements

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

Supporting documents

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

One academic file required
Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.