Knight Piésold bursary

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY COVER?

Knight Piésold is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a  Civil Engineering degree, at accredited universities in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, registration fees, prescribed books, accommodation, monthly allowances and stationery allowance.

Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to partake in vacation work at Knight Piésold, during semester breaks.

After graduation, bursary recipients will have the opportunity to join Knight Piésold’s Graduate
Development Programme, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding professional career.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered)

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Civil  Engineering degree in 2027
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• South African students:
  • you must be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
  • you must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027
  • you must be studying at any recognised University in South Africa
• Namibia students:
  • you must be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
  • you must be entering your 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027
  • you must be studying at one of the following institutions: University of Pretoria/ Stellenbosch University/ North-West University/ University of Namibia/ Namibia University of  Science and Technology
• Botswana students:
  • you must be studying towards a MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering
  • you must be studying at one of the following institutions: Botswana International University of Science and Technology / University of Botswana
• Zambia students:
  • you must be studying towards a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering
  • you must be entering your 4th or 5th year of study in 2027
  • you must be studying at any recognised University in Zambia
• Democratic Republic of the Congo students:
  • you must be studying towards a BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering
  • you must be entering your 3rd, 4th or 5th year of study in 2027
  • you must be studying at one of the following institutions: Université Nouveaux Horizons / Université de Lubumbashi
• You must be a top performer, with a strong academic record
• You must be in need of financial support
• You must be ambitious
• You must be passionate about building a successful career within a leading global consulting firm

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY?

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: bursaries@knightpiesold.com
(Insert the words “Knight Piésold Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY?

Students who meet all of the above criteria, can apply by submitting clear copies of the following documentation to the email address below (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document / passport or equivalent Government-Issued Identification
• Matric certificate
• Academic transcripts/ records
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivational letter to support your application (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE KNIGHT PIESOLD BURSARY?

15 August 2026

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to these bursary programmes, please contact Knight Piésold directly:
Email: bursaries@knightpiesold.com

WHAT DOES KNIGHT PIESOLD DO?

Knight Piésold is an employee-owned international consulting firm that delivers  engineering, environmental and specialist technical services to the mining, power, water resources and infrastructure sectors. The company supports projects throughout their entire lifecycle, helping clients manage technical, environmental and operational challenges.

Established in South Africa in 1921, Knight Piésold has grown into a global organisation with more than a century of experience. Today, the company operates from 29 offices across 16 countries, providing local expertise backed by an internationally connected team