Amatola Water Bursary
Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office)
The Amatola Water Bursary supports financially needy South African students pursuing engineering degrees at institutions in the Eastern Cape, with priority given to youth from the province. As a state-owned bulk water board serving the Eastern Cape, Amatola Water offers the bursary under the National Skills Development Plan 2030 to build energy- and water-sector engineering skills, with preference to increasing the participation of women and black people. The award covers registration, tuition, prescribed books, accommodation and a meal allowance, though the rand value is not publicly disclosed.
- Amount
- Not publicly specified (rand value not disclosed). Covers registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation fees and a meal allowance.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Financially needy student (demonstrated financial need)
- ✓ Studying towards an Engineering degree at an institution in the Eastern Cape
- ✓ Strong academic merit (considered during selection)
- ✓ Registered or accepted at a recognised tertiary institution
- ✓ Priority given to youth from the Eastern Cape Province
- ✓ Preference to increase participation of women and black people in science and engineering
What's Included
- ✓ Registration fees
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Prescribed books
- ✓ Accommodation fees
- ✓ Meal allowance
- ✓ Opportunity to build a career within South Africa's energy and water sector
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office) bursary application
- 1
Visit the Amatola Water careers / skills-development page to check whether the bursary cycle is open and to obtain the application form and current requirements
- 2
Complete the application form in full and gather all required certified supporting documents
- 3
Submit your application as directed on the skills-development page (typically via the Amatola Water Human Resources / Skills Development office)
- 4
Confirm the current annual closing date directly with Amatola Water HR, as it is not always published online
- 5
Wait for shortlisting and selection, which considers financial need, academic merit and provincial and equity priorities
Required Documents
- 📄 Completed Amatola Water bursary application form
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified copy of latest academic results (Matric and/or tertiary academic record)
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised Eastern Cape tertiary institution
- 📄 Proof of financial need (such as a household income statement or supporting affidavit)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the Amatola Water Bursary?
- You must be a South African citizen who is financially needy and studying (or intending to study) towards an engineering degree at an institution in the Eastern Cape. Strong academic merit is considered during selection, priority is given to youth from the Eastern Cape Province, and preference is given to increasing the participation of women and black people in science and engineering.
- What does the Amatola Water Bursary cover?
- The bursary covers registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation fees and a meal allowance. The total rand value is not publicly disclosed by Amatola Water.
- Which fields of study does the bursary support?
- It supports engineering studies aligned with the energy and water sector, in line with Amatola Water's mandate as a bulk water board and its skills-development obligations under the National Skills Development Plan 2030.
- When is the closing date and how do I apply?
- Amatola Water does not always publish a fixed annual closing date; the cycle is advertised on its careers / skills-development page and has historically opened around mid-year for the following academic year. Check that page and confirm the current deadline directly with the Amatola Water Human Resources / Skills Development office before applying.
When do 2027 applications open?
Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 30 September 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office) before you rely on them.
Check Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Amatola Water (Eastern Cape bulk water services board, head office East London; administered in-house by the Human Resources / Skills Development office):
Email: aw@amatolawater.co.za
Phone: +27 (0) 43 707 3700
Information verified 2025-09-30. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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