Knight Piésold Bursary

Who can apply

• Be studying or intend on studying towards a Civil Engineering degree in 2027
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• South African students
  • Be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
  • Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027
  • Be studying at any recognised University in South Africa
• Namibia students
  • Be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
  • Be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027
  • Be studying at one of the following institutions: University of Pretoria/ Stellenbosch University/ North-West University/ University of Namibia/ Namibia University of Science and Technology
• Botswana students
  • Be studying towards a MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering
  • Be studying at one of the following institutions: Botswana International University of Science and Technology / University of Botswana
• Zambia students
  • Be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
  • Be entering your 4th or 5th year of study in 2027
  • Be studying at any recognised University in Zambia
• Democratic Republic of the Congo students
  • Be studying towards a BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering
  • Be entering your 3rd, 4th or 5th year of study in 2027
  • Be studying at one of the following institutions: Université Nouveaux Horizons / Université de Lubumbashi
• Be a top performer, with a strong academic record
• Be in need of financial support
• Be ambitious
• Be passionate about building a successful career within a leading global consulting firm

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Registration fees
• Prescribed books
• Accommodation
• Monthly allowances
• Stationery allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document / passport or equivalent Government-Issued Identification
• Matric certificate
• Academic transcripts/ records
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational letter to support your application (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
   Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Knight Piésold Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

   Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. 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 Knight Piésold

Knight Piésold is an employee-owned international consultancy providing engineering and environmental services to mining, power and water projects.