Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Bursary South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) aims to supply high quality infrastructure services to its residents.

The ECDPW implemented the bursary scheme to promote education, training and skills development, for historically disadvantaged students from the province, by way of financial assistance with study-related fees. The department awards funding to students considering a career in Engineering Sciences and Property related professions, which are identified scarce skills and professions within the ECDPW.
 

ABOUT THE DPWI BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting students to apply for the PDWI Bursary Programme, for the 2023 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to 40 students residing within the Eastern Cape province, for studies within the following fields:

  • Architectural Studies (BSc/ Masters)
  • Architectural Technology/ studies (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Civil Engineering (BEng/ BSc/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Construction Studies/ Quantity Surveying (BSc)
  • Electrical Engineering (BEng/ BSc/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Interior Design (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Land Surveying (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng/ BSc/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Property Valuation Management (BCom)
  • Real Estate (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)
  • Structural Engineering (BEng/ BSc)
  • Town and Regional Planning/ Urban Planning (BSc)
  • Town Planning (Diploma/ Advanced Diploma)

 

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MORE ABOUT THE DPWI BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, study materials, accommodation, meals and a living allowance.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

The DPWI may conduct verification checks before awarding the bursary.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the DPWI Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DPWI BURSARY

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 permanently reside within the Eastern Cape province
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the qualifications listed above, in 2023
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University or University of Technology in South Africa
  • You must NOT be receiving any other bursary funding
  • Students from designated groups are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DPWI BURSARY

Download and complete the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary Application Form 2023 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Bursary.
 

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 (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate/ statement of results if not yet available (certified copy)
  • Full tertiary academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of enrolment or provisional acceptance from a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of physical home address (letter from Traditional Authority Offices if residing in a village, letter from Municipal Offices if residing in a town, township or farm) (NOT a rates bill or statement of account)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased) (certified copy)
  • Motivational letter to support your application and state why you should be awarded a bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Hand Delivery:
Amatola Business Village
Unit 5
BHISHO
5605
(Attention: Mr M. Dingwayo, The Director: Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity Development)

– Post:
Private Bag X0022
BHISHO
5605
(Attention: Mr M. Dingwayo, The Director: Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity Development)

Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DPWI BURSARY

31 January 2023 (at 16:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure directly:
Contact People: Ms SP Khumalo – Tel: 040 602 4761 / Mr S Manyela – Tel: 040 602 4053 / Ms Z Mlili – Tel: 040 602 4122
 

Please do NOT contact the DPWI if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in January 2023.

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