uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Civil Engineering (BEng)
• Industrial Engineering (BEng)
• Hydrology (BSc)
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
• Mechatronics (BEng)
• Microbiology (BSc)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• Have completed your 1st year of study
• Be in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
• Be studying at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record, which you have maintained throughout the year
• Be in financial need and unable to afford your studies
• Be willing to enter into a bursary contract with Umgeni Water
• Preference will be given to students who permanently reside is within KwaZulu-Natal Province

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Prescribed books
• Stationery

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record/ statement of results (not older than 3 months: certified copy)
• Proof of registration (certified copy)
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of residential address (letter from Traditional Authority Offices if residing in a village, letter from Municipality Office if residing in a Town/ Township / Farm (note that statement of account, e.g. water bill will not be accepted)

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
   uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary Application Form 2025Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around June. 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 033 341 1093

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

About uMngeni-uThukela Water

uMngeni-uThukela Water is KwaZulu-Natal's largest bulk water supplier, formed by merging Umgeni Water and Mhlathuze Water.