Student funding

Department of Water bursary

Department of Water bursary: Bursary and candidate-development route for scarce skills needed in South Africa's water sector. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked South AfricaCheck the current official call
Short answer

The official criteria and annual call determine approved fields, academic requirements and post-study obligations.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Approved tuition and study support under the Water and Sanitation Learning Academy agreement.

undergraduatepostgraduateengineeringhydrologywater and sanitation priority fields

What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route worksCheck the current official call. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

Department of Water and Sanitation Learning Academy Bursary questions

Who should check Department of Water and Sanitation Learning Academy Bursary?

The official criteria and annual call determine approved fields, academic requirements and post-study obligations.

What can Department of Water and Sanitation Learning Academy Bursary pay for?

Approved tuition and study support under the Water and Sanitation Learning Academy agreement.

Is Department of Water and Sanitation Learning Academy Bursary open now?

Check the current official call. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.