WSP Bursary

Offered by WSP

Closed Usually closes around September

The WSP Bursary supports second-year and later civil, electrical and mechanical engineering students averaging 65% or more, with vacation work and possible employment.

Fields of study

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Have completed Matric
  • Be studying towards one of the Engineering degree (BEng / BSc Eng/ BIng) qualifications listed above
  • Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or final year of study in 2026
  • Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your qualification to date
  • Have passed all subjects for the 2025 academic year to date
  • Be passionate about Engineering
  • Be dedicated to your studies
  • Not be in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship funding
  • Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates

What the bursary covers

  • Vacation work at the company may be required during university holidays.

What a work-back bursary means

Documents you will need

  • ID Document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Proof of university registration (certified copy)
  • Most recent full tertiary academic transcript/ progress report (university stamped)

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
  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around September. 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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About WSP

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm working on infrastructure, buildings and the environment.

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