Jones & Wagener Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE JONES & WAGENER BURSARY PROGRAMME COVER?

Jones & Wagener is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications (BEng / BSc):

  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE JAWS BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees (as a minimum), but may also provide cover for accommodation and offer a limited prescribed textbooks allowance.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the JAWS Bursary.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE JAWS BURSARY?

Bursaries will be awarded based on the following factors: academic merit, financial need and company specific considerations.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by no later than 31 October 2026 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

DOES THE JAWS BURSARY OFFER VAC WORK?

Bursary recipients will be required to partake in 6 weeks of paid vacation work at one of the Jones & Wagener offices, in Rivonia or Centurion, during the July and/or December holidays. This will enable students to gain valuable hands on experience.

DOES THE JAWS BURSARY HAVE A SERVICE CONTRACT?

After graduating, bursary recipients will be required to work at Jones & Wagener for a duration equal to that of their bursary award.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE JONES & WAGENER 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 OR you must be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying OR you must intend on studying towards one of the BEng or BSc qualifications listed above, in 2027
  • You must be studying OR you must intend on studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have achieved a minimum result of 75% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric (or Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric)
  • You must have proven financial need
  • Preference will be given to students who reflect the Black Economic Empowerment

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE JONES & WAGENER BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Jones & Wagener Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Jones & Wagener bursary.

Note: the application consists of a lot of personal questions (such as your hobbies, interests, why you have selected your field of study and your future plans), as well a a few mathematical questions. Therefore it is advised to apply when you are not in a rush and can sit and take your time to think of the answers.

Shortlisted candidates will be selected based on their answers to the questions, as well as their supporting documents so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to apply.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE JAWS BURSARY APPLICATION?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents on the Jones & Wagener website (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Recent colour photograph (headshot)
  • ID document (copy only)
  • Full Curriculum Vitae
  • Matric latest results and Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (copy only)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (copy only)
  • Full tertiary academic academic record, if currently studying (copy only)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE JONES & WAGENER BURSARY?

31 July 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Jones & Wagener directly:
Tel: 011 519 0200
Email: angelique@jaws.co.za

Please do NOT contact Jones & Wagener if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES JONES & WAGENER DO?

Jones & Wagener, founded in 1966, is a professional consulting engineering and science firm located in South Africa. J&W service offerings include Engineering Hydrology; Environmental Engineering; Structural Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Mining Infrastructure; Environmental Sciences & Management and Waste & Tailings.

The company pride themselves on designing, developing and implementing cost-effective, environmentally friendly, yet practical and innovative solutions.

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This bursary listing was last updated in April 2026.

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