Digby Wells Environmental Bursary 2026 Requirements & How To Apply

You should prepare immediately to apply for the Digby Wells Environmental Bursary once the 2026 application opens. 

This bursary supports students passionate about environmental and social services; funding is limited and competition is strong. 

If you meet the criteria, having your documents ready gives you an advantage.

About the Organisation

Digby Wells Environmental (also called Digby Wells) is a consulting firm specialising in environmental and social services in the mineral resources, energy, and natural resource sectors. 

They support education in environment-related disciplines through their Bursary Programme.

Fields of Study Funded

These are the fields Digby Wells usually supports:

1. Environmental Sciences (BSc)
2. Geography
3. Zoology
4. Hydrogeology
5. Hydrology
6. Community Development (BA)
7. Research Psychology

Benefits for Recipients

What the bursary typically covers:

• Tuition fees
• Book allowance
• A laptop

Additional supports include:

• Paid vacation employment with practical training and work-site exposure during holidays
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced staff
• Potential full-time employment with Digby Wells on graduation for those who qualify and perform well.

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all of the following:

1. Be a South African citizen
2. Be registering or already registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in one of the eligible fields.
3. If still in Matric: have applied to a university or have proof of application.
4. Strong academic performance: typically a minimum of 60% in Mathematics and 60% in English in Matric; overall average of at least 65% in Matric.
5. Show passion for the environment, the outdoors, and commitment to making a difference in environmental or social services work.

How to Apply

1. When the bursary call is open, download the Digby Wells Bursary Application Form from their official site.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit the application via email to [email protected] using the correct subject line (e.g., “Digby Wells Bursary Application YEAR”).

Required Documents

You will need to include:

1. Certified copy of your South African ID document.
2. Matric certificate if completed; or latest Matric results if still in Matric.
3. Full academic record (if already enrolled at a tertiary institution).
4. Proof of university acceptance or provisional acceptance, if applicable.
5. Recommendation letter (from teacher/lecturer, not family) and testimonial from an education official.
6. An essay or motivational statement demonstrating your passion, motivation, and commitment.

Closing Date

For past years, the closing date has often been around 31 January of the academic year.

Do not wait for the last moment; applications submitted after the deadline are not accepted.

Contact Details

• Email: [email protected] for submitting applications and enquiries.
• Telephone: 011 – 789 – 9495