Indalo Education Bursary

Fields of study

• Commerce & Economics: Finance, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Economics for the water sector
• Engineering & Technology: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering for water infrastructure and systems
• Environmental Management: Sustainability, Conservation, and Resource Management for long-term water security
• Health & Public Administration: Public Health, Development Studies, and Governance for water service delivery
• Humanities & Social Sciences: Policy, Law, Communications, and Community Development to shape water governance
• Natural & Applied Sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Earth Sciences for water quality and ecosystems

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or permanent resident in South Africa
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields listed above
• Have an interest in the water sector and be passionate about contributing to the water sector
• Have a strong academic record, with a minimum overall average of 60%
• Have proven financial need

Postgraduate Bursary

• Be studying towards a Honours, Masters, or PhD qualification within one of the fields listed above
• Have a strong academic record, with a minimum overall average of 65%
• Be studying or enrolled at a university in South Africa
• Be committed to contributing to the water sector
• Have a research proposal that is relevant to the water sector, in any discipline

What the bursary covers

• Full tuition fees for the duration of your studies
• Books
• Equipment allowance
• As well as access to the industry mentorship program

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Undergraduate students: Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Undergraduate students: full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Postgraduate students: full academic record (certified copy)
• Proof of university enrollment or registration

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Indalo Education Bursary Application 2026: Undergraduate
   • Indalo Education Bursary Application 2026: Postgraduate
   • create an account
   • login

   Applicants will be required to create an account before they can login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around March. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Indalo Education

iNdalo Water Technologies is a South African environmental engineering company focused on water and wastewater treatment.