uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary
uMngeni-uThukela Water (formerly Umgeni Water; administered in-house by the uMngeni-uThukela Water Talent and Organizational Development / Graduate Recruitment office)
The uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary funds South African students already studying engineering and water-science disciplines such as civil, chemical, mechanical, industrial and mechatronics engineering, as well as hydrology, microbiology and finance. As a comprehensive full-cost bursary it covers registration, tuition, accommodation, meals and books for academically strong students who demonstrate financial need. Recipients sign a bursary contract and a post-study service obligation, with preference given to students residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Amount
- Comprehensive (full-cost) bursary covering registration, tuition, accommodation, meals and books; specific monetary value not published
- Deadline
- Closed 13 June 2026
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
uMngeni-uThukela Water (formerly Umgeni Water; administered in-house by the uMngeni-uThukela Water Talent and Organizational Development / Graduate Recruitment office) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Completed Matric (Grade 12)
- ✓ Currently enrolled full-time in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Strong academic performance / merit in a qualifying field of study
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need
- ✓ Willing to sign a bursary contract and a post-study service obligation equal to the duration of the award
- ✓ Preference for students residing in KwaZulu-Natal Province
What's Included
- ✓ Registration fees
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Meals
- ✓ Prescribed books and stationery
- ✓ Opportunity to build a career within South Africa's water sector
Work Commitment
Recipients must sign a bursary contract that includes a post-study service obligation, working for uMngeni-uThukela Water for a period equal to the duration of the bursary award.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your uMngeni-uThukela Water (formerly Umgeni Water; administered in-house by the uMngeni-uThukela Water Talent and Organizational Development / Graduate Recruitment office) bursary application
- 1
Watch the uMngeni-uThukela Water skills-development/careers pages and local KwaZulu-Natal newspapers for the annual bursary advert (the cycle typically closes around June, subject to funds availability)
- 2
Download and complete the uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary Application Form
- 3
Prepare your supporting documents, including a certified ID copy, Matric certificate, recent academic record, proof of registration, motivational letter and proof of residential address
- 4
Submit your completed form and documents by email to [email protected] before the closing date
- 5
Wait for shortlisting and selection by the Talent and Organizational Development / Graduate Recruitment office
- 6
Successful applicants sign the bursary contract, including the post-study service obligation
Required Documents
- 📄 Completed uMngeni-uThukela Water Bursary Application Form
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Matric (Grade 12) certificate
- 📄 Recent tertiary academic record (transcript)
- 📄 Proof of registration at an accredited South African tertiary institution
- 📄 Motivational letter
- 📄 Proof of residential address
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields does the uMngeni-uThukela Water bursary cover?
- The bursary funds water-sector and engineering disciplines, including civil, chemical, mechanical, industrial and mechatronics engineering, plus hydrology, microbiology and finance, at accredited South African tertiary institutions.
- Who can apply for the uMngeni-uThukela Water bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen who has completed Matric and is currently enrolled full-time in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in a qualifying field. You also need strong academic results and demonstrated financial need, with preference given to students residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
- What does the uMngeni-uThukela Water bursary cover?
- It is a comprehensive full-cost bursary covering registration fees, tuition, accommodation, meals and prescribed books and stationery. The specific monetary value is not published and awards are subject to funds availability.
- Do I have to work for uMngeni-uThukela Water after graduating?
- Yes. Recipients sign a bursary contract that includes a post-study service obligation, requiring you to work for uMngeni-uThukela Water for a period equal to the duration of the bursary award.
2027 applications have closed
The 2027 application window closed on 13 June 2026.
Check uMngeni-uThukela Water (formerly Umgeni Water; administered in-house by the uMngeni-uThukela Water Talent and Organizational Development / Graduate Recruitment office)'s official site for the next application window.
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 033 341 1093 (Talent and Organizational Development Office); 033 341 1346 (Skills Development Facilitator)
Information verified 2026-06-13. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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