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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- In the second year of study or later, at a recognised South African university
- Studying a listed engineering or environmental science field
- Average of at least 60%, or 65% in earlier rounds
- No other bursary or scholarship
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID
- Academic transcripts
- Signed letter confirming that you hold no other bursary or scholarship
- Curriculum vitae
About WSP Bursary
The WSP Bursary supports South African engineering and environmental science students. WSP is a consulting firm that designs infrastructure and advises on the environment, and it offers a small number of bursaries each year.
The latest advert we found was for the 2027 academic year, and it offers five bursaries. WSP's site did not show it when we checked on 8 November 2026, so the terms come from copies of the advert.
Funding Details
The copies do not state what the bursary pays for or how much it pays. Ask WSP for the terms in writing. Consulting firms often offer vacation work to bursars, and the experience can help you to find your first job.
Also ask whether you must work for WSP after you graduate. Read your agreement closely before you sign.
Because WSP offers only five bursaries, the competition is strong. A full, careful application will help you to stand out.
Consulting firms prize communication. Ask a lecturer or a mentor to read your motivation and tell you where it is unclear. Mention a group project in which you took a leading role, and explain what you learned. A short, clear motivation usually works better than a long one that repeats your marks.
Where You Can Study
You must study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa. The 2026 copies also asked that you had passed all your subjects for the year to date.
WSP does not list particular universities in the copies that we saw, so you may apply from any recognised university that offers one of the fields above.
Check your own situation against the list before you start. If you are in your first year, wait for a later round. If you already hold a bursary from another funder, you cannot apply for this one, so ask that funder about its rules too. Keep a copy of every document that you send, in case WSP asks you to confirm a detail.
About WSP
About WSP WSP is a global engineering and professional-services firm. In South Africa it has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The firm provides consulting services in infrastructure, transportation, environment, en…
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The 2027 copy says that WSP offers five bursaries to students at South African universities who are in their second year or later. The fields are listed below.
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Electrical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Environmental sciences
Applicants must be South African citizens and must not hold another bursary or scholarship. The copy gives a minimum average of 60%, while earlier copies for the 2026 round gave 65%. Aim for the higher figure to be safe.
A consulting firm wants people who can work in teams and write clearly. Show in your application how you have done both.
Application Procedure
The copies say that you email your certified documents to the WSP graduate careers address graduatecareers.africa@wsp.com. Check the WSP South Africa website for the current advert before you send anything, since the figures changed between rounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bursaries does WSP offer?
The 2027 copy says five.
Can first-year students apply?
The copies say that applicants should be in the second year or later.
Can I hold another bursary?
No. The copies say that you must not hold another bursary or scholarship.
