The Xylem SA Trust invites qualifying South African students to apply for the Xylem SA Trust Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 27 November 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Tertiary studies, including relevant TVET qualifications
About the Xylem SA Trust Bursary
The Xylem SA Trust is offering bursary opportunities for the 2027 academic year to Black South African students pursuing qualifications linked to the country’s water security and critical infrastructure needs.
The programme supports students in engineering, water science, environmental fields, infrastructure technology and related technical disciplines.
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and financial need.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary supports studies in the following areas:
- Automation
- Instrumentation
- Geographic Information Systems
- Infrastructure Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Health
- Water Quality
- Applied Sciences
- Water Science
- Sanitation
- Hydrology
- Water Resource Management
- Relevant TVET qualifications
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be Black.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or planning to study towards a qualification in one of the listed fields.
- Be studying or provisionally accepted or registered at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Initial Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Proof of acceptance, provisional acceptance or registration for 2027.
- Latest official academic record.
These documents must be submitted in PDF format only.
Application Process
The first stage of the application process is used to verify whether applicants meet the bursary eligibility requirements.
Applicants who successfully pass the initial stage will receive further instructions about the next part of the application process.
Additional Documents That May Be Requested
Shortlisted applicants may later be required to submit additional documents, which could include:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Matric certificate.
- Latest examination results covering the duration of current studies.
- Fee statement or pro forma invoice.
- Motivational letter.
- Research progress report, where applicable.
- Supervisor motivation for research students, where applicable.
- Bursary agreement if receiving other bursary funding.
Applicants should note that these are examples of documents that may be requested during the later stages and are not necessarily the complete official list for the initial application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official bursary application form.
Click here to apply for Xylem SA Trust Bursary 2027
Applicants should ensure that their proof of acceptance or registration and latest academic record are available in PDF format before starting the application.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact:
Email: bursaries@growza.co.za
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They meet the age requirement.
- They meet the bursary eligibility criteria.
- Their proposed qualification is linked to water security or critical infrastructure.
- Their academic record is up to date.
- Required documents are uploaded in PDF format.
- Their contact details are accurate.
- The application is submitted before the closing date.
Closing Date
27 November 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.