Siza Water Bursary 2026 Application | Siza Water is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
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Study Fields Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields, to students residing in the companies concession area (in the Dolphin Coast region, between Etete and Zimbali):
- Engineering (including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
- Environmental Management
- Financial Management
- Town and Regional Planning
- Trades (including Electrician, Fitters, Millwright, Plumbing)
- Water & Sewer Treatment Process Controller
Bursary Retails
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and prescribed textbooks.
The bursary will provide funding for up to 3 years, on condition that the student passes all subjects for the course. Students must reapply for funding each year by submitting their certified copy of the past years results.
Who May Apply and Who Qualifies
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must NOT be older than 21 years old
- You must be from the Siza Water concession area, in KwaZulu-Natal province (see the coverage area here)
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above
- You must be registered or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology, Technical College or Technical institution, correspondence college, government/ SAQA approved institution)
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your studies in the 2025 academic year
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for the subject you plan to study
- You must meet the minimum requirements as set by your institution, relating to your studies
- You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R15 000 per month
- Preference will be given to students from historically disadvantaged groups, especially female and Black students (African, Coloured, Indian)
How to Send Your Applications for Siza Water Bursary 2026
Download and complete the Siza Water Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Alternatively, hard copy application forms may be collected from the following offices:
- Siza Water Ballito Office (Rey Park House, Rey’s Place, Ballito, Durban, 4420)
- Siza Water Shakaskraal Office (Shop 3, Ushaka Square, Old Main Road, Shakaskraal, 4430)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document/ card (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results or certificate (certified copy)
- Most recent academic results, if currently studying (on institution letterhead) (certified copy)
- Proof of tertiary acceptance for 2026 (on institution letterhead) (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months recent payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians statement of income and expenses
- Parents or guardians death certificate, if deceased (certified copy)
- Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if applicable (certified copy)
- Proof of disability, if applicable: letter from the attending medical doctor confirming the applicants permanent disability
- Proof of residence (original signed letter from the Local Ward Councillor confirming your residence)
Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
Postal :
PO Box 1635
Ballito
4420
Hand delivered:
Reypark House, Rey’s Place, Avondale, Ballito, Durban, 4420
Application Closing Date
The closing date is 28 November 2025.
How to Contact The Bursary Provider
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Siza Water directly:
Tel: 032 946 7200
Cell (during office hours): 071 298 6341
Cell (after hours): 071 298 5206
Email: info@sizawater.com
