WBHO Bursary Programme
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO)
WBHO, one of South Africa's largest JSE-listed construction and civil engineering groups, offers bursaries to financially needy students pursuing built-environment qualifications such as civil engineering, quantity surveying and construction management. The bursary covers tuition, accommodation and textbooks, and includes practical on-site training, vacation work and potential employment after graduation.
- Amount
- Full tuition, accommodation and prescribed textbooks
- Deadline
- Closed 31 July 2026
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Minimum 60% academic average (per aggregator sources)
- ✓ Full-time student enrolled at a recognised South African university
- ✓ Studying toward a BSc/BEng/ND/BTech in a relevant built-environment field
- ✓ Requires financial assistance
- ✓ Complete application with all required documents - incomplete applications are not considered
What's Included
- ✓ Tuition fees
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Prescribed textbooks
- ✓ Vacation/holiday work opportunities within the company
- ✓ Practical on-site training
- ✓ Potential employment after graduation
Work Commitment
As with most construction-group bursaries, recipients are typically expected to complete vacation work during their studies and may be required to work for WBHO after graduating. Confirm the exact work-back terms in your bursary agreement.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) bursary application
- 1
Visit the WBHO careers and students page at wbho.co.za/careers-and-students
- 2
Download the fillable Bursary Application for Tertiary Studies form (TRA-001)
- 3
Complete the form and gather all supporting documents
- 4
Email your completed form and documents to bursaryapplications@wbho.co.za with the subject line 'WBHO Bursary Application'
- 5
Ensure your application is complete - incomplete applications are not considered
- 6
Wait to be contacted if you are shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Matric (Grade 12) certificate
- 📄 Official academic record / latest results
- 📄 Proof of registration at a recognised university
- 📄 Passport-size photograph
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WBHO and who runs the bursary?
- WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon) is a JSE-listed South African construction and civil engineering group. The bursary is administered in-house by WBHO Construction, with no external administrator such as StudyTrust or Fundi involved.
- Which fields of study does the WBHO bursary fund?
- WBHO funds built-environment qualifications, primarily Civil Engineering (BSc/BEng), Quantity Surveying (BSc), Construction Management (BSc) and Building Science at recognised South African universities.
- How do I apply for the WBHO bursary?
- Download the fillable Bursary Application for Tertiary Studies form (TRA-001) from the WBHO careers and students page, complete it, and email it with your supporting documents to bursaryapplications@wbho.co.za using the subject line 'WBHO Bursary Application'. Incomplete applications are not considered.
- When does the WBHO bursary close?
- The official WBHO page does not state a fixed deadline. Bursary aggregator sources consistently report a closing date of 31 July. Treat this as an indicative date and always verify against the current official application form before each cycle.
2027 applications have closed
The 2027 application window closed on 31 July 2026.
Check Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO)'s official site for the next application window.
Still need funding for 2027? See bursaries that are still open.
Check Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO):
Email: bursaryapplications@wbho.co.za
Phone: 011 321 7200
Information verified 2026-06-08. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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