WBHO Bursary: Requirements, Benefits & How to Apply

The WBHO Bursary supports undergraduate students who study civil engineering, quantity surveying and construction management. WBHO is a South African construction company, and its careers page describes the programme and gives the application form.

WBHO's page lists no opening or closing dates, so we cannot tell you when the next round starts. Read the page again before you plan.

WBHO describes the bursary as financial assistance during your undergraduate degree. The page does not say how much it pays, which costs it covers, or whether you must work for WBHO afterwards.

Ask the company for these details in writing. Construction companies often offer vacation work to bursars, and that work can lead to a graduate post. Read your agreement closely before you sign it.

Keep your marks steady throughout your degree, since the company will want to see steady progress.

Construction is a practical industry, so show that you understand what happens on site. Visit a building project if you can, read about how a large project is planned, and describe what interested you. A short, informed motivation will tell the reviewers that you have thought about the career and that you are not applying only for the money.

You must be enrolled at a recognised university. The page does not name universities. Civil engineering, quantity surveying and construction management are taught at several South African universities, and a recognised degree in one of those fields should fit.

Check that your programme is accredited by the relevant professional body. Employers in this sector value accredited qualifications.

Because the page sets no age limit or average, the competition may be wide. Prepare as if the company will compare you with the strongest students in your year. Ask a lecturer to confirm your marks, correct any error on your transcript early, and keep your documents in one folder so that you can send a complete pack on the day an advert appears.