Magalies Water Bursary 2027: Engineering, ICT & Science Students, Closes 23 October

Magalies Water has opened applications for 14 bursaries for the 2027 academic year, two in each of seven fields including civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, ICT and water care. South African citizens aged 18 to 35 with a Matric average of 65% or more can apply. Applications are emailed to the company and close on 23 October 2026.

About the Magalies Water Bursary

Magalies Water is a South African water board that supplies bulk water to municipalities and other customers. Running treatment plants and pipelines takes engineers, chemists, technicians and ICT specialists, and the sector has long struggled to find enough of them.

The bursary is part of the company’s youth development initiative. It supports students who want to build careers in water and sanitation, one of the most important infrastructure sectors in the country. Two bursaries are available in each qualifying field.

Preference is given to female candidates, previously disadvantaged candidates and people with disabilities. For young South Africans who want a technical qualification but cannot afford one, it is a direct route into a skills-shortage field.

Fields of Study Funded

• Biotechnology or Microbiology (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, NQF 6)
• Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, NQF 6)
• Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma NQF 6 or N4-N6)
• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma NQF 6 or N4-N6)
• Information and Communication Technology (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma NQF 6 or N4-N6)
• Water Care (Advanced Diploma or Diploma, NQF 6)
• What the bursary amount covers: confirmed during the application process

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Who Can Apply

• South African citizen aged 18 to 35
• Currently in Matric or have completed Matric, with a minimum overall average of 65%
• Studying or intending to study full time in 2027 toward one of the listed qualifications
• Studying or intending to study at a registered and accredited South African tertiary institution
• Preference is given to female candidates, previously disadvantaged candidates and people with disabilities

Required Documents

• Certified copy of your ID document
• Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results (if you are currently in Matric)
• Matric certificate (if you have completed Matric)
• Most recent academic record, on institution letterhead or with the institution logo (if you are currently studying)
• Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a higher education institution
• Completed application form (PDF)

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the Magalies Water website: External Bursary Advert and Forms (PDF). The 2027 form may not be up yet, so check the Magalies Water website for the latest version.
2. Complete every section of the form.
3. In the field asking how you heard about the bursary, enter “www.nasi-ispani.co.za”.
4. Attach certified copies of all required documents. Missing documents may disqualify your application.
5. Email everything to bursaries@magalieswater.co.za with the subject line “Magalies Water Bursary 2027”.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Magalies Water Bursary 2027 is 23 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Why It Matters

Water infrastructure is one of the sectors where South Africa has real, unfilled technical vacancies. A civil, electrical or mechanical engineering qualification, or a water care diploma, leads to work that municipalities and water boards need every day.

With only 14 bursaries on offer, competition is tight, which makes a complete and correctly certified application important. If you are in Matric or about to start study in 2027 and have the marks, apply before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates are contacted within 60 days of the closing date.

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