About Knight Piésold Bursary Programme
Knight Piésold Bursary 2027 is a fully funded Civil Engineering bursary from a 103-year-old employee-owned global consulting firm. Established in South Africa in 1921, now 29 offices in 16 countries delivering mining, water, power and infrastructure projects. This is not a mining house bursary – it is a consulting engineering career pipeline.
If you want to design dams, mines, tailings facilities and power plants instead of just working on site, this bursary puts you in the design office with multidisciplinary teams – engineers, environmental scientists, geoscientists – plus paid vacation work every break.
Full Funding Breakdown – 2027
- Tuition Fees – 100% paid directly to university
- Registration Fees – 100% covered
- Prescribed Books + Stationery Allowance
- Accommodation – university res or private accredited
- Monthly Living Allowance
- Vacation Work – paid work at Knight Piésold offices during semester breaks
- Graduate Development Programme – automatic entry after graduation = job offer
Do You Qualify? Requirements for 2027
- Studying or intend to study Civil Engineering degree in 2027
- At accredited university in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia or DRC
- South Africa: BEng or BSc Civil – entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in 2027 at any recognised SA university
- Namibia: BEng/BSc Civil – 3rd or 4th year – UP, Stellenbosch, NWU, UNAM, NUST
- Botswana: MEng or MSc Civil – BIUST / University of Botswana
- Zambia: BEng/BSc Civil – 4th or 5th year – any recognised Zambian university
- DRC: BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc Civil – 3rd, 4th, 5th year – Université Nouveaux Horizons / Université de Lubumbashi
- Strong academic record – 65%+ average preferred
- Financial need + ambitious + passionate about consulting career
Who CANNOT Apply?
- First year students in 2027 (SA) – must be 2nd year+
- Private university students – only public accredited
- Non-Civil Engineering – only Civil Engineering funded
- Students with 100% funding from other bursaries
- Weak academic record below 60%
How to Submit Your Application for 2027
STEP 1: Prepare motivational letter – 1 page: why Civil, why consulting not construction, financial need, career goals at Knight Piésold.
STEP 2: Update CV – 1-2 pages with academic achievements, projects, software (Civil3D, AutoCAD).
STEP 3: Gather certified docs – ID/passport, Matric certificate, full academic transcripts on university letterhead – certified not older than 3 months.
STEP 4: Email to bursaries@knightpiesold.com with subject: Knight Piésold Bursary 2027 – Your Full Name. Attach all as PDF. No form needed.
STEP 5: Wait – shortlisted contacted within 4 weeks. If no feedback, consider unsuccessful.
What to Upload – Required Documents
- Certified SA ID / passport / government ID
- Matric certificate – certified copy
- Full academic transcripts / records – on letterhead
- Curriculum Vitae – 1-2 pages
- Motivational letter to support application
Contact Knight Piésold
Email: bursaries@knightpiesold.com | Website: knightpiesold.com | LinkedIn: Knight Piesold Southern Africa | Do NOT contact if closed – check Engineering Bursaries 2027 OPEN
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knight Piesold bursary open for first years in 2027?
No. South African students must be entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in 2027. First years are not eligible. Namibia 3rd/4th, Zambia 4th/5th, DRC 3rd-5th, Botswana MEng/MSc only.
Do I need to pay back Knight Piesold bursary?
No payback as cash, but bursary includes vacation work and opportunity to join Graduate Development Programme after graduation. Service obligation discussed at final year.
Does Knight Piesold bursary cover private universities?
No. Only accredited public universities: SA any public university, Namibia UP/Stellenbosch/NWU/UNAM/NUST, Botswana BIUST/UB, Zambia any recognised, DRC UNH/UNILU. Private colleges auto reject.
What average do I need for Knight Piesold bursary?
You must be a top performer with strong academic record. While no official cutoff, 65%+ average recommended. Financial need + ambition considered.
Is there an application form for Knight Piesold bursary?
No. There is no form. You apply by emailing bursaries@knightpiesold.com with subject Knight Piésold Bursary 2027 – Your Full Name and attaching ID, Matric, transcripts, CV, motivational letter.
When will I know if I am shortlisted?
Shortlisted candidates contacted within 4 weeks after closing date 15 Aug 2026. If you receive no feedback, consider your application unsuccessful. Track via email only.
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