Silulumanzi: Bursaries 2025

Silulumanzi is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the Water Industry, particularly the following fields:

• Biology (BSc)
• Chemical Engineering (BSc)
• Civil Engineering (BSc)
• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current/ Light Current) (BSc)
• Environmental Science (National Diploma)
• Fitter and Turner
• Fitting (including Machinery)
• Information Technology (BSc)
• Instrumentation Mechanical
• Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
• Millwright
• Quantity Survey (BSc)
• Water Care (National Diploma)

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Prescribed books and/or study materials
• Accommodation.

Bursaries will be awarded based on academic merit, and will be awarded for 1 year at a time – renewable each year based on academic performance.

Obligation: Once students have graduated, they will be required to join Silulumanzi as an Intern – the duration of the internship will be equal to the duration of bursary funding received.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric with a Bachelors pass
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be interested in joining the Water Industry
• You must have achieved a minimum of Level 6 for Mathematics and Science in Matric
• You must have a strong academic record
• Preference will be given to: females students, previously disadvantaged individuals and students with disabilities

NB. Preference will be given South African citizens who reside within the above contractual concession areas (Mbombela city/ Nelspruit, KaNyamazane, Tekwane, Matsulu, KaMagugu, Msogwaba, Daantjie, Zwelisha, Mpakeni, Luphisi, Mattafin)