Department of Water and Sanitation makes bursaries available for young people
Bursaries are open to candidates with a good academic track record and a desire to pursue full-time studies related to water and sanitation qualifications.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened its doors to young people who plan to pursue water and sanitation-related qualifications next year.
The department calls on learners who are in Grade 12 or students who have been accepted at various institutions of higher learning to study water-related qualifications to apply for bursaries made available by the department.
Applications opened on June 1 and will close on October 31.
According to water and sanitation spokesperson Sputnik Ratau, the department urges particularly Grade 12 learners to apply, as the department needs young and innovative minds to join the sector.
“Bursary applications for students with an interest in science and engineering disciplines are open. Our bursaries are comprehensive. They cover full tuition fees, accommodation and food as per university guidance, books and stationery allowance and a monthly stipend,” said Ratau.
Ratau said the bursaries will target previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
Bursaries will be allocated based on a balanced consideration of outstanding academic performance, financial need and the relevant skills set for the water and sanitation sector.
Through the bursaries, the department provides employment contracts in which the students get relevant workplace exposure and additional training until they are ready to register as professionals with their relevant professional bodies.
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The department will also consider applications from first and second-year students who are studying towards these qualifications:
• BSc/BEng in civil mechanical and electrical
• BSc (Hons) in civil mechanical and electrical
• BSc in hydrology, geohydrology, environmental management, project management, environmental sciences, environmental and water sciences
• BSc (Hons) in hydrology, geohydrology, environmental management, project management, environmental sciences, environmental and water sciences
• National diploma/BEng Tech in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering (heavy current), national diploma in water care and environmental management and biochemistry
The department is also encouraging learners with disabilities to make use of this opportunity. The bursary application forms can be sent by email to bursaries@dws.gov.za. For more information, learners are encouraged to visit the department’s website and social media pages.
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