Siza Water is now accepting applications for the Bursaries for 2026.
Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025
About Siza Water Bursaries
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, to students residing in the companies concession area (in the Dolphin Coast region, between Etete and Zimbali):
- 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
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed textbooks.
The bursary will provide funding for up to 3 years, on condition that the student passes all subjects for the course. Students must reapply for funding each year by submitting their certified copy of the past years results.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must NOT be older than 21 years old
- You must be from the Siza Water concession area, in KwaZulu-Natal province
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must 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)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2025 academic year
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for the subject you plan to study
- You must meet the minimum requirements as set by your institution, relating to your studies
- You must 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)
How to apply
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
- Post: PO Box 1635, Ballito, 4420
- Reypark House, Rey’s Place, Avondale, Ballito, Durban, 4420
DOWNLOAD BUSARY APPLICATION FORM HERE
Note: Late applications will not be considered.
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