The Knight Piésold Bursary 2027 provided funding opportunities for Civil Engineering students studying at recognised universities in South Africa and selected Southern African countries. The 2027 application deadline was 15 August 2026, and applications for this intake have now closed.
The programme is aimed at academically strong students who require financial assistance and want to develop a career in consulting engineering. Successful bursary recipients may also have opportunities to participate in vacation work at Knight Piésold and, after graduation, may be considered for the company’s Graduate Development Programme. The available bursary information does not guarantee automatic employment.
| Provider | Knight Piésold |
| Academic year | 2027 |
| Status | Closed |
| Closing date | 15 August 2026 |
| Field of study | Civil Engineering |
| Application method | |
| Application form | No separate application form |
| Next intake | Not yet announced |
Last verified: 24 August 2026. The 2027 closing date and application requirements were cross-checked against current bursary listings. Knight Piésold’s official website was also checked for current company and contact information.
About Knight Piésold
Knight Piésold is an international consulting engineering and environmental firm that provides specialist services across sectors including mining, power, water resources and infrastructure. The company says it operates from 29 offices in 16 countries and has grown from its origins in South Africa into a global consulting organisation.
Its work includes engineering, environmental and technical services across areas such as mining, renewable energy, water resources, infrastructure and geosciences. This makes the bursary particularly relevant to students who want to build a career in a consulting-engineering environment rather than focusing exclusively on one industrial operation.
What Was the Knight Piésold Bursary 2027?
The Knight Piésold Bursary Programme was available for students pursuing Civil Engineering qualifications during the 2027 academic year. The programme covered eligible students studying at recognised and accredited universities in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with study-level and institution requirements differing by country.
For South African applicants, the 2027 programme was aimed at students studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering who would enter their second, third or fourth year of study in 2027.
Knight Piésold Bursary Fields of Study
The 2027 bursary was specifically for Civil Engineering studies. Applicants should not assume that other engineering disciplines qualify simply because Knight Piésold works across several engineering sectors.
South Africa
- BEng Civil Engineering
- BSc Civil Engineering
Other eligible countries
- Namibia: BEng or BSc Civil Engineering
- Botswana: MEng or MSc Civil Engineering
- Zambia: BEng or BSc Civil Engineering
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc Civil Engineering
Who Could Apply for the Knight Piésold Bursary?
The programme requirements differed according to the applicant’s country of study. For South African applicants, the published 2027 criteria required applicants to meet the following conditions:
- Be studying or intend to study towards a Civil Engineering degree in 2027.
- Be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
- Be entering the second, third or fourth year of study in 2027.
- Be studying at a recognised university in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Require financial assistance.
- Be ambitious and interested in developing a career within a consulting engineering environment.
Important: the published requirements describe applicants as top performers with strong academic records, but they do not specify a fixed minimum percentage. Therefore, Grads24 does not recommend presenting 65% as an official minimum unless Knight Piésold publishes such a threshold for a future intake.
Which Universities Were Eligible?
For South African students, the published 2027 requirements stated that applicants could study at any recognised university in South Africa, provided the other eligibility requirements were met.
The programme also listed specific institutions and study requirements for applicants from Namibia, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Zambia applicants could study at a recognised university in Zambia.
What Did the Knight Piésold Bursary Cover?
The published 2027 bursary information stated that funding could cover the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Prescribed books
- Accommodation
- Monthly allowance
- Stationery allowance
The available programme information does not specify a single fixed rand value for the bursary. Grads24 therefore does not describe the Knight Piésold Bursary as having a fixed monetary amount or automatically being fully funded.
Vacation Work and Graduate Opportunities
Bursary recipients may have the opportunity to participate in vacation work at Knight Piésold during university semester breaks. This can provide valuable exposure to the professional consulting-engineering environment.
After graduation, bursary recipients may also have an opportunity to join the Knight Piésold Graduate Development Programme. However, the available bursary information does not state that participation automatically results in a permanent job offer.
How to Apply for the Knight Piésold Bursary
The 2027 application process was completed by email rather than through a separate online application form.
Step 1: Check the eligibility requirements
Confirm that you are studying Civil Engineering, meet the required year of study for your country and institution, and satisfy the academic and financial-need requirements.
Step 2: Prepare your documents
Prepare clear copies of the required identification, academic and supporting documents listed below.
Step 3: Prepare your motivational letter and CV
Your motivational letter should explain your interest in Civil Engineering, your financial need, your academic background and your career ambitions. Your CV should provide a concise overview of your academic achievements and relevant experience.
Step 4: Submit the application by email
Applications for the 2027 intake were submitted to bursaries@knightpiesold.com. The published application instructions stated that there was no separate application form to complete.
Step 5: Submit before the deadline
The deadline for the 2027 intake was 15 August 2026. That deadline has now passed, so applicants should not submit a late application unless Knight Piésold announces that late submissions will be accepted.
Required Documents
The published application requirements listed the following documents:
- ID document, passport or equivalent government-issued identification
- Matric certificate
- Academic transcripts or academic records
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivational letter
The published requirements do not state that the documents must be certified within a specific three-month period. Applicants should therefore avoid relying on that requirement unless it is included in the official instructions for a future intake.
Selection Process
The published information states that shortlisted candidates will be contacted. It does not specify a fixed interview date or guaranteed number of weeks within which applicants will receive a response.
If an applicant does not receive feedback, the published guidance states that they should consider their application unsuccessful.
What If You Missed the Knight Piésold Bursary Deadline?
The 2027 application deadline was 15 August 2026, so the application period has closed. Do not submit a late application unless Knight Piésold specifically confirms that late applications are being accepted.
If you missed the deadline, your best option is to monitor Knight Piésold’s official channels for the next bursary intake and look for other currently open Civil Engineering funding opportunities.
For other engineering funding opportunities, visit the Engineering Bursaries South Africa 2027 page on Grads24.
Knight Piésold Bursary 2027 Contact Details
- Bursary email: bursaries@knightpiesold.com
- Official website: knightpiesold.com
Knight Piésold’s official website lists its South African offices in Sandton, Cape Town, Phalaborwa, Pretoria and Durban. Its official recruitment information also warns applicants to be cautious of fraudulent recruitment communications and confirms that genuine Knight Piésold recruitment emails use the @knightpiesold.com domain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Knight Piésold Bursary 2027 still open?
No. The 2027 application deadline was 15 August 2026, so applications for this intake are now closed.
What does the Knight Piésold Bursary fund?
The published 2027 information stated that the bursary could cover tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed books, accommodation, monthly allowances and stationery allowances.
What field of study does Knight Piésold fund?
The 2027 programme was specifically for Civil Engineering qualifications.
Can first-year South African students apply?
No. For the 2027 intake, South African applicants had to be entering their second, third or fourth year of Civil Engineering study. First-year students starting university in 2027 were not included in the published South African eligibility criteria.
Is there a minimum average for the Knight Piésold Bursary?
The published requirements describe applicants as top performers with strong academic records but do not specify a fixed minimum percentage. Grads24 therefore does not present 65% as an official minimum.
Is there an application form?
No separate application form was listed for the 2027 intake. Applicants were instructed to submit the required documents by email.
Does the bursary guarantee a job at Knight Piésold?
No. Bursary recipients may have an opportunity to join the Knight Piésold Graduate Development Programme after graduation, but the available programme information does not guarantee automatic employment or a permanent job.
Does the Knight Piésold Bursary cover private universities?
The published 2027 South African requirements referred to recognised universities in South Africa. Applicants should confirm institutional eligibility directly with Knight Piésold when the next application cycle opens rather than assuming that a particular private institution qualifies.
Official Sources and Freshness
The bursary-specific 2027 requirements, closing date, application method, eligible fields, funding categories and document requirements were cross-checked against the current published bursary information from ZABursaries and StudentRoom. Knight Piésold’s official website was used to verify the organisation’s current business profile, South African presence and official website/contact domain.
Last verified: 24 August 2026.
Because the 2027 application period has closed, applicants should confirm all requirements directly with Knight Piésold when the next bursary intake is announced. Requirements, dates and funding conditions can change between application cycles.
Explore More Engineering Bursaries
If you missed the Knight Piésold deadline, continue your search on the Engineering Bursaries South Africa 2027 page, where you can find other engineering funding opportunities and check which bursaries are currently open.