If you’re a student in fields like engineering, chemistry, or accounting, Rand Water is offering bursaries to help fund your studies.
This is a chance to get support from a major South African water company, and they’re looking for dedicated students like you.
Rand Water Bursary Details
Bursary Name: Rand Water Bursary
Provider: Rand Water
Eligible Fields:
- Accounting / Finance: BComm (1 bursary for a 3rd-year student)
- Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Biochemistry: BSc (2 bursaries for 3rd-year students)
- Chemistry: BSc (2 bursaries for 2nd-year students)
- Corporate Communication: BComm (1 bursary for a 2nd-year student)
- Economics: BComm (2 bursaries for 2nd- and 3rd-year students)
- Electrical: Diploma (2 bursaries for 2nd-year students)
- Hydrology / Modeling: BSc Hons (1 bursary for a 4th-year student)
- Instruments and Process Control: Diploma (2 bursaries for 2nd-year students)
- Maintenance Engineering: BEng (3 bursaries for 2nd-year students)
- Mechanical Engineering: BEng (3 bursaries for 2nd-year students)
- Microbiology: BSc Hons (1 bursary for a 2nd-year student)
- Natural Science (Environmental Education): BSc (2 bursaries for 3rd-year students)
Application Deadline: Closed and no longer receiving applications.
Funding Amount: Not specified
Apply Here: Rand Water Bursary Application
About the Bursary Provider
Rand Water is the biggest water company in Africa. They supply clean water to Gauteng and other areas.
Starting in 1903, they now deliver 3.5 billion liters of water every day through a 3,000 km pipeline network to cities, factories, and mines, and also take care of wastewater.
Eligibility Requirements for the Rand Water Bursary
To apply for the Rand Water Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be under 35 years old.
- Must have completed Matric or equivalent.
- Must be studying full-time in one of the listed fields at an accredited South African tertiary institution.
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% and strong academic performance in major subjects.
- Must have an interest in working within the water sector.
- Must be from a previously disadvantaged background.
- Must not be receiving any other bursary awards or funding.
- Must be self-motivated and results-driven.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must intend to complete their qualification within the standard timeframe.
- Preference will be given to female students and students with disabilities, in line with Rand Water’s Employment Equity objectives.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at Rand Water Bursary Application.
Applicants need to Register an Account before logging in and completing the application.
Required Supporting Documents:
- Certified copy of ID document.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Most recent academic record (on institution’s letterhead).
- Proof of registration or acceptance letter (on the institution’s letterhead).
Application Deadline & Contact Details
Deadline: 6 February 2025
For any queries regarding the bursary program, contact Rand Water directly:
- Head Office: 011 682 0911
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to get your education funded while focusing on your studies.
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