Rand Water Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within these Water Sector-related fields

• Accounting: B Com (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 1st or 2nd year student)
• Architecture: B Arch (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 1st or 2nd year student)
• Chemistry: BSc Hons (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 2nd year student)
• Civil Engineering: BSc or B Tech (2 bursaries to be awarded, to 1st or 2nd year students)
• Electrical Engineering/ Electronic Engineering: BSc or BEng (4 bursaries to be awarded, to 1st or 2nd year students)
• Geomatics/ Surveying: Bachelor (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 1st year student)
• LLB (3 bursaries to be awarded, to 2nd year students)
• Mechanical Engineering: BSc (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 1st or 2nd year student)
• Microbiology: BSc Hons (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 1st or 2nd year student)
• Public Health: Masters (1 bursary to be awarded, to 2nd year student)
• Water Science and Sanitation: BSc (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 2nd year student)
• Water Science and Technology: Diploma (1 bursary to be awarded, to a 2nd year student)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under 35 years old
• Have completed Matric or equivalent
• Be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, towards one of the qualifications listed above
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% and academic performance in major subject
• Be interested in working within the water sector
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Not be receiving any other bursary awards or funding
• Be self-motivated
• Be results-driven
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Intend on completing your qualification within the specified amount of time, per the bursary agreement
• Preference will be given to female students, as well as students with disabilities (in line with Rand Water’s Employment Equity objectives)

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic record (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of Registration/ Acceptance letter (on institutions letterhead)

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
   • Rand Water Bursary Application 2026
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around May. 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

• Phone 011 682 0911

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

About Rand Water

Rand Water, founded in 1903, is Africa's largest bulk water utility, supplying Gauteng and surrounding areas.