Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Closed
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- Studying, or accepted to study, a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
- Entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in 2027 (South African stream)
- Strong academic record
- Demonstrated financial need
- Genuine interest in a civil engineering career
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID document or passport
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Academic transcripts or records
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter
About Knight Piesold Bursary
The Knight Piésold Bursary funds Civil Engineering study for students in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Knight Piésold is an internationally recognised, employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm founded in 1921, and the bursary is designed to attract strong civil engineering candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds into its graduate pipeline.
For South African applicants specifically, the bursary is open to students already partway through a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, rather than school-leavers just starting out, giving the firm an established academic track record to assess before committing funding.
Funding Details
The bursary covers tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed books, accommodation, a monthly living allowance, and a stationery allowance. Recipients can also do vacation work at Knight Piésold during semester breaks, and may join the firm's Graduate Development Programme after graduating.
Where You Can Study
South African applicants need to be studying at a recognised South African university. Knight Piésold also runs country-specific streams for Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, each with its own list of eligible institutions and year-of-study requirements.
About Knight Piésold
Knight Piésold is a global engineering and environmental consulting firm with a South African head office in Sandton and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, Phalaborwa, and Pretoria. The firm specialises in geotechni…
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- The Ridge, 1 Discovery Place, Sandton, 2196
- Phone
- +27 11 806 7111
- sandton@knightpiesold.com
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
- Studying, or accepted to study, toward a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
- Entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in 2027 (South African applicants)
- Studying at a recognised and accredited university
- Strong academic record combined with demonstrated financial need
- From a disadvantaged background
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which degree does this bursary fund?
A Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering.
Can first-year students apply?
No - for South African applicants, the bursary is open to students entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in 2027, not first-year entrants.
What does the bursary cover?
Tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed books, accommodation, a monthly allowance, and a stationery allowance.
Is there practical experience included?
Yes - recipients can do vacation work at Knight Piésold during semester breaks, and may join its Graduate Development Programme after graduating.
How do I apply?
By email to bursaries@knightpiesold.com, with "Knight Piésold Bursary 2027" in the subject line - there is no separate application form.
When do applications close?
15 August 2026, for the 2027 academic year.
