Important: this bursary is only for Black South African students aged 35 or younger.
The Xylem SA Trust has opened applications for its 2027 Bursary Programme, which aims to build “the human capability behind South Africa’s water and infrastructure resilience”. It supports students in water science, engineering, environmental and applied sciences, infrastructure technology and relevant TVET qualifications.
Deadline: 27 November 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Key Details
- Funder: Xylem SA Trust
- Level: university and TVET students (2027 academic year)
- Open to: Black South African students aged 35 or younger
- Documents: latest academic record and proof of 2027 acceptance or registration
- Deadline: 27 November 2026
Priority Fields
- water science and management
- engineering
- environmental and applied sciences
- infrastructure technology
- relevant TVET qualifications
Benefits
- bursary funding towards your 2027 studies in a water or infrastructure field
- support from a trust linked to Xylem, a global water-technology company
- a chance to build a career in South Africa’s water and infrastructure sector
The announcement doesn’t list exact bursary amounts or what costs are covered. Successful applicants will receive details from the Trust.
Eligibility
- a Black South African student
- aged 35 or younger
- studying (or about to study) in one of the priority fields at university or a TVET college
- accepted, provisionally accepted or registered for 2027
How to Apply
- Read the official Xylem SA Trust 2027 bursary notice (hosted by the University of Cape Town).
- Open the Xylem SA Trust bursary application form.
- Upload only your latest academic record and proof of acceptance, provisional acceptance or registration for 2027.
- Submit before 27 November 2026.
Tips
- Upload only the two requested documents, clearly scanned.
- If you’re still waiting for 2027 registration, a provisional acceptance letter is accepted.
- Apply early: late or incomplete applications are rejected.
- Double-check your field fits one of the priority areas.
