Water and Sanitation bursaries available

THE Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened its doors to young minds who plan to pursue water and sanitation-related qualifications next year.

The department calls on learners who are in Grade 12 or have been accepted at mainstream South African institutions of higher learning within water-related qualifications to apply for bursaries made available by the department.

The applications opened on June 1 and will close on October 31. The bursaries cover full tuition fees, accommodation and food, books and stationery 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. The department will provide 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.

For 2022, the department will consider applications for first and second year 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,

National Diploma in Water Care and Environmental Management and Biochemistry

Application forms can be emailed to bursaries@dws.gov.za. For more information, visit www.dwa.gov.za