Johannesburg Water Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards a BSc degree, within one of the Engineering fields listed above
• Have completed your 1st year of study and be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2025
• Be studying at a recognised university in Gauteng, namely: Tshwane University of Technology, Vaal University of Technology, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria
• Have a strong academic record
• Have proven financial need
• Not have received any previous bursary award or other funding (excluding NSFAS)
• Preference will be given to female applicants and students with disabilities

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Official statement of results (certified copy)
• Full academic record to date (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration/ admission (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed (certified copies)
• Motivational letter to support your application (see further details on the application form) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

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
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   Download and complete the Johannesburg Water Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

   (Insert the words “Johannesburg Water Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around January. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 011 688 1400

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

About Johannesburg Water

Johannesburg Water is the City of Johannesburg's water and sanitation utility, serving more than five million people.