Key Facts
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen or permanent resident with a valid PR permit
- Studying full-time toward a BSc or BEng in Engineering
- Completed at least 3rd year of study
- Minimum overall average of 65%, maintained consistently
- Willing and able to complete vacation work with PRDW
Documents Needed
- ID or passport with PR permit
- Matric certificate
- Full academic transcripts
- Proof of university admission or registration
- Student account statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with cover letter and contactable references
About Prdw Bursary
PRDW funds a bursary for South African students in the final stretch of a BSc or BEng Engineering degree. The port and coastal engineering consultancy created the programme to secure a small number of highly qualified engineers each year, reflecting how specialised its work is compared to more general engineering fields.
Because PRDW is a boutique international firm rather than a large corporate, this bursary funds far fewer students than the bigger mining or banking bursaries on this site - but it comes with direct vacation work experience at a firm working on port and coastal projects around the world.
Funding Details
Full financial details aren't published upfront, but the bursary covers your engineering studies from at least your 3rd year onward, combined with vacation work placements at PRDW that give you real exposure to port and coastal engineering projects.
Where You Can Study
You need to be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution toward a BSc or BEng in Engineering. PRDW doesn't publish a narrow list of approved universities beyond that requirement.
About PRDW
PRDW is an international group of consulting engineers specialising exclusively in port and coastal engineering. Founded in Cape Town in 1992, the firm has grown into a global practice with offices across South Africa, C…
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You need to be a South African citizen or permanent resident, studying full-time toward a BSc or BEng in Engineering, and have already completed at least your 3rd year of study. You'll need a minimum overall average of 65%, maintained consistently rather than just in your most recent results.
Because PRDW expects bursars to complete vacation work with the firm, you also need to be willing and able to do that as part of the bursary.
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 qualification does the PRDW Bursary fund?
A BSc or BEng in Engineering.
Can I apply as a first or second-year student?
No - you need to have already completed at least your 3rd year of study.
What average do I need?
A minimum overall average of 65%, maintained consistently.
Do I need to be a South African citizen?
No - South African citizens or permanent residents with a valid PR permit can apply.
Does the bursary include work experience?
Yes - you're expected to complete vacation work with PRDW as part of the bursary.
What field does PRDW specialise in?
Port and coastal engineering - a specialised niche within civil and coastal engineering.
How do I apply?
By email, with your ID/passport, Matric certificate, transcripts, proof of registration, a student account statement, CV, cover letter, and references.
What's the exact closing time?
28 August 2026 at 16:00 - late applications aren't accepted.
