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We urge Grade 12 learners, particularly, to apply, as we are in dire need of young and innovative minds to join the sector,\u201d said DWS spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ratau said the applications opened on June 1 and would close on October 31. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur bursaries are comprehensive. They cover full tuition fees, accommodation and food, as per university guidance, books and stationery allowance and a monthly stipend,\u201d Ratau added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bursaries will be allocated based on a balanced consideration of outstanding academic performance, financial need and the relevant skills set for the water and sanitation sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the bursaries offered to students, the department then provides employment contracts, during which the bursars get relevant workplace exposure and additional training, until they are ready to register as professionals with their relevant professional bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2022, the department said it would only consider applications for first and second year of study for the following qualifications: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span> BSc\/BEng in civil, mechanical and electrical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span> BSc (Hons) in civil, mechanical and electrical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span> BSc in hydrology, geohydrology, environmental management, project management, environmental sciences, environmental and water sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span> BSc (Hons) in hydrology, geohydrology, environmental management, project management, environmental sciences, environmental and water sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span> National Diploma\/BEng Tech in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering (heavy current) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span> National Diploma in water care and environmental management and biochemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur bursaries mainly target previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. 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