Jones & Wagener Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status
Applications closed Closed 31 July 2026
Provider
Jones & Wagener
Field of study
Engineering, Civil Engineering
Academic year
2027
Last checked
September 2026

The 2027 round closed on 31 July 2026, with shortlisted candidates contacted by 31 October 2026.

Keagan HendricksWritten by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)
Naledi KhumaloReviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified
Closed · applications closed on 31 July 2026 Expect the 2028 round to open around May 2027 and close at the end of July 2027. Latest update ↓

Jones & Wagener, known in the industry as JAWS, is a South African civil and environmental engineering consultancy whose work runs from geotechnical investigations to mine waste facilities. Its bursary sets a high academic bar and ties students to the firm through paid vacation work and a work-back period after they qualify.

About the Jones & Wagener Bursary

  • Fields: civil engineering, geology, geochemistry and environmental science.
  • Covers study costs, with the package set per student.
  • Bursars do six weeks of paid vacation work at the firm each year.
  • Graduates work back at Jones & Wagener for a period equal to the duration of the bursary.

Jones & Wagener Bursary eligibility requirements

  • At least 75% for both Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric.
  • Strong overall academic performance.
  • Studying, or accepted, for a listed qualification at a South African university.
  • Willing to do the vacation work and the work-back period.

How to apply for the Jones & Wagener Bursary

  1. Open the bursaries page at jonesandwagener.com/bursaries when the round opens.
  2. Upload your academic records, Matric results, proof of registration or acceptance and a CV.
  3. Submit before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by the end of October.

Closing date

31 July 2026 for the 2027 academic year (closed). Expect the end of July 2027 for 2028.

Contact details

Civil engineering students should also apply to the Kantey & Templer bursary, the SAICE Patrons bursary and see our civil engineering bursaries page.

FAQs

1. When does the Jones & Wagener bursary close for 2027? +
The 2027 round closed on 31 July 2026, with shortlisted candidates contacted by 31 October 2026. Expect the 2028 round to open around May 2027 and close at the end of July 2027.
2. What is Jones & Wagener? +
A South African civil and environmental engineering consultancy, known by the initials JAWS, that works on geotechnical, mining waste and infrastructure projects.
3. Which fields? +
Civil engineering, geology, geochemistry and environmental science.
4. What marks do I need? +
At least 75% for both Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, with strong overall academic performance.
5. What are the conditions? +
Bursars complete six weeks of paid vacation work at the firm each year, and work back at Jones & Wagener after qualifying for a period equal to the duration of the bursary.
6. How do I apply? +
Online on the bursaries page at jonesandwagener.com, with your academic records, Matric results, proof of registration or acceptance and a CV.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 round closed on 31 July 2026, with shortlisted candidates contacted by 31 October 2026. Expect the 2028 round to open around May 2027 and close at the end of July 2027.

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About Jones & Wagener

Private company (engineering and environmental consulting)

Jones & Wagener has worked as an engineering and environmental consultancy since its founding in 1966. Known in the industry as JAWS, Jones & Wagener is particularly respected for geotechnical engineering, tailings facilities, dams and mining-related work, from…

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