External Bursary Opportunity at ERWAT – Apply Today

ByRainbow Time

ERWAT invites qualifying university students to apply for an external bursary opportunity aimed at supporting talented individuals who have successfully completed their first year of study and are currently pursuing degrees in engineering and science-related fields. The bursary is intended to assist students with strong academic performance and a commitment to furthering their studies at a Gauteng public higher institution of learning.

The bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, books, and includes a monthly stipend. Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan area. Applications must be submitted with the required supporting documents via email, and the closing date for submissions is 20 February 2026.

  • Position: External Bursary Opportunity for University Students (ERWAT Bursary 2026)
  • Duration: Not stated (bursary support for qualifying university studies)
  • Location: Gauteng, South Africa
  • Closing Date: 20 February 2026

ERWAT is pleased to share an external bursary opportunity available to qualifying university students. This opportunity aims to support talented students who have successfully completed their first year of study and are currently pursuing qualifications in:

  • BSc/BEng Chemical Engineering
  • BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc/BEng Electrical Engineering
  • BSc/BEng Civil Engineering
  • BSc Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry
  • BSc Biotechnology
REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must fulfil the following requirements:

  • Must have completed first year of study in 2025
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum average of 65%
  • Applicant should not be holding any other bursary
  • Aged between 18 to 35 years
  • South African Citizen
  • Registered at a Gauteng Public Higher Institution of Learning
  • Have excellent communication and written skills
  • Attention to detail
OTHER:
  • The bursary covers tuition fees; accommodation; books and a monthly stipend.
  • Please forward copy of CV, Certified copy of ID, Grade 12 Certificate, Current Proof of Registration, academic record and proof of address to [email protected].
  • Subject Line: Ref: Bursary 2026. Failure to quote the reference on your subject line will result in your application being unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to students who reside within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan.

Enquiries: Mr Thembhani Chabalala or Lerato Letsaba
Telephone number: 011 929 7000

The closing date for the applications is 20 February 2026. Should you not have heard from us by 29 May 2026, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Issued by Communications, Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement on behalf of the Human Resources Department.