Siza Water Bursary

Fields of study

• Engineering (including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Environmental Management
• Financial Management
• Town and Regional Planning
• Trades (including Electrician, Fitters, Millwright, Plumbing)
• Water & Sewer Treatment Process Controller

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Not be older than 21 years old
• Be from the Siza Water concession area, in KwaZulu-Natal province (see the coverage area here)
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
• Be registered or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, Technical College or Technical institution, correspondence college, government/ SAQA approved institution)
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2025 academic year
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% for the subject you plan to study
• Meet the minimum requirements as set by your institution, relating to your studies
• Be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R15 000 per month
• Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged groups, especially female and Black students (African, Coloured, Indian)

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed textbooks

Documents you will need

• ID document/ card (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results or certificate (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results, if currently studying (on institution letterhead) (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary acceptance for 2026 (on institution letterhead) (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians statement of income and expenses
• Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if applicable (certified copy)
• Proof of disability, if applicable: letter from the attending medical doctor confirming the applicants permanent disability
• Proof of residence (original signed letter from the Local Ward Councillor confirming your residence)

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

   Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways: – Post: PO Box 1635 Ballito 4420
   – Hand delivered: Reypark House, Rey’s Place, Avondale, Ballito, Durban, 4420

   Download and complete the Siza Water Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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]
• Phone 032 946 7200
• Phone 071 298 6341
• Phone 071 298 5206

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

About Siza Water

Siza Water manages the water and sanitation concession for Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal and is part of South African Water Works.