The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has ‘opened its doors to young minds’ who plan to pursue water and sanitation related qualifications in 2022.
According to DWS spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, the department is now calling on Grade 12 learners or those who have been accepted at mainstream South African institutions of higher learning, within water related qualifications, to apply for bursaries made available by the DWS.
“Bursary applications for students with an interest in science and engineering disciplines are currently open and we urge Grade 12 learners, particularly, to apply – we are in dire need of young and innovative minds to join the sector,” said Ratau.
Applications officially opened on June 1, 2021 and will close on October 31.
Ratau confirmed that the bursaries are comprehensive and cover full tuition fees, accommodation and food as per university guidance, books and stationery allowance and a monthly stipend.
“Bursaries will be allocated on the basis of a balanced consideration of outstanding academic performance, financial need and the relevant skills set for the water and sanitation sector,” he explained.
Through the bursaries offered to students, DWS then provides employment contracts during which the bursars get ‘relevant workplace exposure and additional training’ until they are ready to register as professionals with their relevant professional bodies.
Ratau confirmed that for 2022, DWS would consider applications for 1st and 2nd year of study only for the following 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.
“Our bursaries mainly target previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. We are also encouraging students with disabilities to make use of this opportunity and send through their applications,” Ratau concluded.
The bursary application forms can be sent by email to bursaries@dws.gov.za.
For more information, students are encouraged to visit the Department’s website and social media pages.
Link to application form:
https://www.dws.gov.za/LearningA/Doc/2022%20DWS%20External%20Bursary%20application%20form.pdf
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