PRDW Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a BSc or BEng studies, within the following fields

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident in South Africa
• Be studying full-time, towards a BSc or BEng in Engineering degree, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Have successfully completed at least your 3rd year of studies (or higher)
• Have achieved and maintained a minimum overall average of 65%
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
• Be willing and able to complete vacation work with the company – you must reside within a reasonable distance from Cape Town
• Be in financial need and not have financial means to study
• Preference will be given, but not limited to, students from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

Documents you will need

• ID Document, if an SA citizen
• Passport and valid PR Permit, if not an SA citizen
• Matric certificate
• Full university academic record/ transcripts from the start date of studies to present (including the latest results available)
• University admission letter or proof of current registration
• Latest student account financial statement
• Curriculum vitae including personalised cover letter and contactable references

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
   PRDW Bursary Application Form 2027Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the PRDW Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

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 PRDW

PRDW is a Cape Town-founded consulting engineering firm specialising in ports and coastal engineering, with international offices.