Magalies Water is offering bursaries for the 2026 academic year to South African youth aged 18-35. Funding is for study at any accredited South African university or TVET college in the fields listed below. Preference goes to previously disadvantaged applicants, women, and people with disabilities.
Study Fields and Available Slots
- Mechanical Engineering: N4-N6 / Diploma (NQF 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (2)
- Electrical Engineering: N4-N6 / Diploma (NQF 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (2)
- Civil Engineering: N4-N6 / Diploma (NQF 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (2)
- Water Care: Diploma (NQF 6) / Advanced Diploma (2)
- Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry: Diploma (NQF 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (2)
- Biotechnology / Microbiology: Diploma (NQF 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (2)
- Financial Accounting: Bachelor’s Degree (2)
Who Can Apply
- South African citizen
- Age 18-35
- Minimum 65% average in Grade 12 (or latest results if already in tertiary)
- Eligible for admission at a registered and accredited institution for 2026
Documents You Must Prepare
Please scan the following and attach to your email application:
Certified copies (not older than 6 months):
- South African ID
- Grade 11 and Matric results if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate if you have completed Matric
Also include (not necessarily certified unless specified by the provider):
- Latest academic transcript on official letterhead if you are already at a tertiary institution
- Provisional acceptance letter from the university or TVET college
