WBHO Bursary 2021/2022 | How to apply for the WBHO bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2021-2022.
Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The WBHO invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2021-2022.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.
It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.
WBHO Bursary Progam 2021-2022
The WBHO bursary is a construction bursary. They offer Vacation work, Bursaries, and In-Service training with relevant studies to their business. if your ambition is in the construction business, this could be a great opportunity.
WHBO is one of the biggest construction companies in South Africa. They divide their operations into 3 sectors, namely: Building construction, Civil Engineering and Roads and Earthworks. Their WBHO bursary is offered to students studying in these directions. Keep reading if you want to know how to apply for this bursary.
What Bursaries Does WBHO offer?
WBHO offers bursaries to students who are currently studying in these directions:
- Building Science Bursaries
- Quality Surveying Bursaries
- Civil Engineering Bursaries
- Construction Management Bursaries
These can all be taken in the following degrees:
- BEng
- BSc
- ND
- BTech
What are the Requirements?
Candidates who wish to apply for any of the above-mentioned bursary fields, must comply with the following requirements, and also provide all documentation, certified.
Candidates must:
- Be a South African Citizen
- Must have a valid ID document
- Must have an average of 60% academically
- Must be a full-time student
- You can apply during any year of study
If you make it to the shortlist, they will contact you for an interview. They may also contact you if they have some additional questions.
Successful candidates must be willing to join the company for vacation work, in between semesters. The company also has a one-week compulsory training for candidates in its bursary program. This week will be during June or July, but candidates will be informed prior to the date. If any of their subjects is failed, candidates must undertake to re-write them at own cost.
When you finished your study, you will be required to enter a work-back program where you have to work for WBHO the number of years you received their bursary. Also, make sure to read their FAQ about applying for their bursary and doing vacation work.
How To Apply For The WBHO Bursary?
DISCLAIMER: The only way to apply is through the WBHO website. Always go there and see if they have open positions and how you should apply.
Download the WHBO bursary application form here or from their website.
When you open the form you will have to complete the answers like your personal details, tertiary studies, personal background information, and more.
They will also ask you to write a short motivation letter why it is you want the bursary and why they should give it to you. Don’t write here you want this bursary because you want money but think of reasons why the company wants to give it to you?
A Motivation letter can make or break your application. Before sending it to WHBO, ask some friends to test-read it.
In the end of the form you will also be asked to send some required documents along with their form.
- Matric Certificate
- Certified ID copy
- CV
- Passport Photo
- Proof of registration
- Official tertiary recored to date
When you are sure everything is complete, you can send it to : bursary_applications@wbho.co.za
Make sure to send all the requested documents and don’t leave blanks on the form, otherwise your application won’t be considered.
WHBO Bursaries Closing Date
The closing date for this bursary is 30th June every year
Make sure to read every detail of your Bursary contract. Not every company offers the same rewards and some companies will ask you to work for them as long as you have held the bursary.
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