Magalies Water is inviting young South Africans to apply for its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The programme supports studies in engineering, water care, science, biotechnology, microbiology and information and communication technology, with 14 bursary opportunities listed across the approved fields.
Applications close on 23 October 2026.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Magalies Water
Opportunity type: External bursary programme
Academic year funded: 2027
Who it’s for: South African citizens aged 18–35 who meet the academic requirements and are eligible to study at an accredited and registered South African institution of higher learning
Minimum academic requirement: 65% average in Grade 12
Study levels: N4–N6, Diploma/NQF 6, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree, depending on the field
Number of bursaries listed: 14
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Application method: Complete the official application form and email it with the required supporting documents
Last verified: 8 September 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- A minimum 65% Grade 12 average is required.
- There are two bursaries available in each of the seven listed study areas.
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals, people with disabilities and female applicants.
- Applicants must study, or be eligible to study, at an accredited and registered South African higher education institution.
- The application form and required documents must be emailed to bursaries@magalieswater.co.za.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Applicants who receive no correspondence within 60 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
About the sponsor
Magalies Water is a South African water board that provides bulk water, sanitation and related services to Water Services Authorities and other users within its operational areas.
Its external bursary programme forms part of its youth and skills-development initiatives and is intended to develop a pipeline of qualified people in fields relevant to the water sector and Magalies Water’s operational requirements. Magalies Water’s planning documents confirm that external bursaries form part of its ongoing training and skills-development strategy.
What it covers
The accessible 2027 bursary information confirms that Magalies Water is offering external bursaries in the listed fields, but it does not provide a detailed public breakdown of the individual costs covered, such as:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Accommodation
- Books
- Meals
- Living allowances
Applicants should therefore confirm the exact funding package and bursary conditions if shortlisted or offered an award.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years
- Have achieved a minimum average of 65% in Grade 12
- Be eligible to study at an accredited and registered South African institution of higher learning
- Intend to study in one of the approved fields and qualification levels
- Submit a complete application with all required supporting documents
Preference in the final selection may be given to:
- Previously disadvantaged individuals
- People with disabilities
- Female applicants
Fields of study supported
Magalies Water is offering the following bursaries for 2027:
- Mechanical Engineering – 2 bursaries
- N4–N6
- Diploma / NQF 6
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Electrical Engineering – 2 bursaries
- N4–N6
- Diploma / NQF 6
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Civil Engineering – 2 bursaries
- N4–N6
- Diploma / NQF 6
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Water Care – 2 bursaries
- Diploma / NQF 6
- Advanced Diploma
- Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry – 2 bursaries
- Diploma / NQF 6
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Biotechnology / Microbiology – 2 bursaries
- Diploma / NQF 6
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – 2 bursaries
- Bachelor’s Degree
Documents to prepare
Applicants must prepare:
- ID document
- Grade 11 and Matric results, if currently in Matric
- Matric certificate, if Matric has already been completed
- Latest academic transcript or academic record on the institution’s official letterhead or bearing its official logo, if already studying at tertiary level
- Provisional acceptance letter from the university or tertiary institution
The advert states that the first four applicable supporting documents must be certified copies.
Closing date
23 October 2026.
Applicants should submit well before the deadline to allow time to complete the application form, obtain certified copies and resolve any missing-document issues.
Late or incomplete applications should not be relied upon for consideration.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying if you are younger than 18 or older than 35
- Applying with a Grade 12 average below 65%
- Applying for a qualification or field not included in the approved list
- Forgetting the provisional acceptance letter
- Submitting uncertified copies where certification is required
- Uploading or emailing an incomplete academic record
- Sending the application without the completed official Magalies Water bursary form
- Using the wrong email address
- Submitting after 23 October 2026
How this opportunity was verified
The 2027 opportunity was cross-checked against recently published records reproducing the Magalies Water External Bursary Opportunity for the 2027 Academic Year, including the supported fields, number of bursaries, age requirement, 65% academic requirement, required documents, official Magalies Water bursary-page application route, submission email and 23 October 2026 closing date.
Magalies Water’s official bursary webpage is also indexed as the organisation’s bursary/application-form hub, although the indexed snapshot still displays its previous 2026 cycle. Applicants should use the official page below to obtain the latest application form.
How to apply
- Visit the official Magalies Water bursary page.
- Download the current External Bursary Application Form.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Prepare and certify the required supporting documents where applicable.
- Scan the completed application form and supporting documents.
- Email the complete application to: bursaries@magalieswater.co.za
- Submit before 23 October 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email and attachments as proof of submission.