Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary South Africa 2025

The Eastern Cape DPWI is a government department responsible for providing infrastructure services to the residents of the Eastern Cape province.

The department aims to improve the quality of life of citizens by developing and maintaining essential infrastructure such as roads, buildings, and water supply systems.

About Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary

The Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary is a financial aid program designed to assist students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds in obtaining a tertiary education.

The bursary covers various expenses, including tuition fees, accommodation, and living allowances.

The department aims to promote education, training, and skills development within the province, especially in areas with a shortage of qualified professionals.

Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. South African citizenship: Applicants must be South African citizens.
  2. Eastern Cape residency: Applicants must permanently reside within the Eastern Cape province.
  3. Matric completion: Applicants must have completed Matric or equivalent.
  4. Full-time study: Applicants must be studying or intending to study full-time towards one of the approved qualifications.
  5. Accredited institution: Applicants must be studying or intending to study at a recognized and accredited South African university or university of technology.
  6. No other bursary: Applicants must not be receiving any other bursary funding.
  7. Designated group: Students from designated groups are encouraged to apply.

Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary Application Requirements

To apply for the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary, applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. Completed application form: Download and complete the official application form.
  2. ID document: A certified copy of the applicant’s ID document.
  3. Matric certificate or statement of results: A certified copy of the applicant’s Matric certificate or statement of results.
  4. Academic record: If currently studying, a certified copy of the applicant’s full tertiary academic record.
  5. Proof of enrollment or provisional acceptance: A letter from the tertiary institution confirming enrollment or provisional acceptance.
  6. Proof of physical home address: A letter from the Traditional Authority Offices (if residing in a village) or Municipal Offices (if residing in a town, township, or farm).
  7. Parent or guardian income proof: Latest payslips (if employed), affidavit (if unemployed), or death certificate (if deceased).
  8. Motivational letter: A letter explaining why the applicant should be awarded a bursary.

How to Apply

Applications for the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary can be submitted in either of the following ways:

  1. Hand delivery: Amatola Business Village Unit 5 BHISHO 5605 (Attention: Mr M. Dingwayo, The Director: Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity Development)
  2. Post: Private Bag X0022 BHISHO 5605 (Attention: Mr M. Dingwayo, The Director: Human Resource Utilisation and Capacity Development)

Please note that applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.

How to Contact Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary

For any queries or inquiries regarding the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary, please contact the following individuals:

  1. Ms SP Khumalo: 040 602 4761
  2. Mr S Manyela: 040 602 4053
  3. Ms Z Mlili: 040 602 4122

Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary Closing Date

The closing date for the Eastern Cape DPWI Bursary is unannounced. Please check with the department for the latest updates.