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WSP Bursary South Africa 2025

 

WSP Bursary South Africa 2025


ABOUT WSP

The history of WSP Global Inc, a Canadian company which provides management and consultancy services within the natural and built environment sector, has a history dating back to 1959. Since its inception, the company has undergone a merger, two acquisitions and a name change, until they finally became known as WSP.

WSP provide engineering solutions across various sectors – some of their service offerings include Environment; Property and Buildings; Transport and Infrastructure; Energy, Industry and Resources.

The global professional services firm has offices across the globe, including in Africa (South Africa), Europe (United Kingdom; Germany; France; Denmark; Switzerland; Sweden; Norway; Finland; Poland; Turkey; Romania), North America (USA; Canada), South America (Chile; Colombia; Peru; Mexico), Oceania (New Zealand; Australia), Asia (China; Japan; South Korea; Vietnam; Thailand; Singapore; Philippines; India; Malaysia) and the Middle East (UAE; Qatar; Oman; Kuwait; Saudi Arabia), where over 42 000 staff members are employed.

ABOUT THE WSP BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

WSP is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Engineering degree studies (BEng / BSc (Eng) / BIng), in the following fields:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Sciences

    • Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work and employment opportunities after studies, where opportunities are available.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WSP BURSARY

    Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

    • You must be a South African citizen
    • You must have completed Matric
    • You must be studying towards one of the Engineering degree qualifications listed above
    • You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or final year of study in 2025
    • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
    • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for your qualification to date
    • You must have passed all subjects for the 2024 academic year to date
    • You must be passionate about Engineering
    • You must be dedicated to your studies
    • You must NOT be in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship funding
    • Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates

    HOW TO APPLY FOR THE WSP BURSARY

    Applications must be submitted online at: WSP Bursary Application 2025

    Enter “www.coursecouch.blogspot.com” in the field asking how you heard about the WSP bursary.

    Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

    • ID Document (certified copy)
    • Proof of university registration (certified copy)
    • Most recent full tertiary academic transcript/ progress report (university stamped)
    • Curriculum Vitae, with contact details (cellphone number and email address)
    • Signed letter of declaration stating that you are not in receipt of any other bursary or scholarship funding for 2024/ 2025

    CLOSING DATE FOR THE WSP BURSARY

    Not confirmed – apply ASAP.
    (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

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