If you are passionate about solving real-world challenges through a career in engineering, the Proxa Water Bursary could be your stepping stone to reaching your dream. It is a remarkable opportunity that offers financial support to students intending to study Chemical or Mechanical Engineering in 2026.
Proxa Water was established in 2005 to provide customized and sustainable water treatment solutions. It offers services to Industrial and Mining sectors and has operations in Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.
Fields of Study Covered
The Proxa Water Bursary Programme invites funding applications for the 2026 academic year. The main objective of the scheme is to support high-achieving and financially deserving students in the following engineering fields:
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the Proxa Water Bursary 2026, applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen, born in South Africa
- Must be between 17 and 25 years old
- Must be classified as a Previously Disadvantaged Individual (PDI)
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Must have passed Pure Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric (Maths Literacy not accepted)
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
- If currently in tertiary education, must have a minimum 65% average for the previous year of study
- Must intend to study or already be studying full-time at a recognized South African institution
- Must be enrolled or accepted in one of the bursary’s specified fields
Application Process for the Proxa Water Bursary
To apply for the Proxa Water Bursary you must follow these steps below:
- Download and complete the official Proxa Water Bursary Application 2026 (.pdf)]
- Prepare the following supporting documents (certified copies required where applicable):
- South African ID document
- Grade 11 final results or June 2025 Matric results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Full academic transcript (if currently in tertiary education)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Proof of household income:
- Recent payslips (if parents/guardians are employed)
- Affidavit (if unemployed)
- SASSA/pension documentation (if applicable)
- Proof of residence
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV
- Submit complete application form with supporting documents by email to: [email protected]
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025 – late applications will not qualify.
Bursary Contact Details
- Email address: [email protected]
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