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WBHO Bursary Programme South Africa

The WBHO Bursary provides financial support to students pursuing selected construction and built-environment qualifications. Applications are made using the WBHO bursary application form and submitted with the required supporting documents.

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE WBHO BURSARY COVER?

  • BSc / BEng Civil Engineering
  • BSc Quantity Surveying
  • BSc Construction Management

The WBHO bursary is intended for undergraduate study. WBHO states that applicants should be enrolled at a recognised university. Its current bursary information does not list postgraduate qualifications as part of the bursary programme.

SIMILAR BURSARIES

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WBHO BURSARY?

  • Applicants must be enrolled at a recognised university.
  • Applicants must be studying in one of the fields accepted by WBHO for its bursary programme.
  • The bursary application form is designed for students pursuing BSc or BEng qualifications in the listed fields.
  • Applicants must provide information about their academic background, previous studies and employment history.
  • The application form also asks applicants to provide information about their financial circumstances and the costs associated with their studies.
  • WBHO requires a complete application because incomplete applications will not be considered.

WBHO’s current public bursary information does not state a specific minimum percentage for academic results. Older WBHO application material contained additional minimum criteria, but those requirements should not be presented as current unless they appear in the application documentation for the relevant intake.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE WBHO BURSARY?

  1. Download and complete the WBHO Bursary Application for Tertiary Studies.
  2. Complete all relevant sections of the application form.
  3. Prepare the supporting documents required by WBHO.
  4. Submit the completed application form together with the supporting documentation to bursary_applications@wbho.co.za.
  5. Make sure the application is complete before submitting it, as WBHO states that incomplete applications will not be considered.

The WBHO careers page is the main source for the bursary application route and lists the bursary application email address separately from the company’s other student programmes.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE WBHO BURSARY?

  • Matric Certificate
  • Official tertiary academic record to date
  • Proof of registration for the current year
  • Official tuition statement to date
  • Passport photograph
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified copy of ID

WBHO’s application form states that all requested documentation must be submitted for the application to be accepted.

WHAT DOES THE WBHO BURSARY COVER?

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Accommodation
  • General expenses

WBHO’s 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance reporting states that its bursary scheme provides financial support for full-time study and covers books, tuition, accommodation and general expenses.

WHAT IS THE WBHO BURSARY OBLIGATION?

Successful applicants are required to enter into an agreement with WBHO in accordance with the bursary conditions.

WBHO’s 2024 ESG report also refers to a work-back clause in the experience of a former bursary student. However, the current publicly available application form does not state the duration or specific terms of that obligation. Applicants should therefore rely on the bursary agreement provided by WBHO for the applicable conditions.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE WBHO BURSARY?

The closing date for the WBHO Bursary is 31 July 2026.

The closing date is listed by the University of the Free State’s outside bursaries information for the WBHO Bursary Application.

HOW CAN I CONTACT WBHO ABOUT THE BURSARY?

  • Bursary applications: bursary_applications@wbho.co.za
  • Telephone: +27 11 321 7200
  • Head Office: 53 Andries Street, Wynberg, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2090

For bursary applications, use the dedicated bursary email address rather than WBHO’s general contact details.

WHAT DOES WBHO DO?

  • Building construction
  • Civil engineering and infrastructure
  • Roads and earthworks
  • Design and construct projects
  • Construction-related services and materials

WBHO is a major construction group with operations spanning the construction sector in South Africa and other markets. Its activities include building construction, civil engineering and roads and earthworks. The company also works across areas such as mining infrastructure, water infrastructure, energy infrastructure, rail and other major construction projects.

WBHO established its business in 1970 and was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1994.

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