Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Property Studies, Real Estate, Actuarial Science, Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management, Landscape Architecture, Architecture and Town and Regional Planning.
She urged the bursary recipients to change the world.
“Become the professional that will one day contribute to building our country by using your education to change our communities by building bridges and all other infrastructure that will bring more progress to our country.”
This year the department handed over 43 built environment bursaries for the 2022 academic year, for the courses: Actuarial Science, Electrical Engineering, Construction Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Mechanical Engineering to be studied at various accredited Traditional Universities.
Of the 43 bursary recipients, 24 are females.
The value of the bursary is estimated at R150 000 per student per year and this covers tuition, accommodation, meals, textbooks, laptop, projects, books, excursions, workshops and monthly stipend allowance.
One of the bursary recipient, Siyamthanda Tyhaliti, (18) from Colesberg in the Northern Cape, who got three distinctions in isiXhosa Home Language, Life Orientation and Life Sciences will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg.
“I grew up hoping to become a pilot one day but with time, I got to love inventions made by many engineers and scientists. I am now looking forward to being a South African Inventor as well,” he said.
Another recipient, Awethu Nqcobo, (19) from Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, passed with a bachelor and also got a distinction, said he will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg.
“While growing up, I realised that I am good with handwork and fixing things, which I really enjoyed.
“Mechanical engineering is one of the most fascinating fields. Mechanical engineers design and develop new systems and technologies that can be used extend our physical abilities and simplify people’s lives. Ever since I realised my passion, my family motivated me to pursue my goals,” he said.
Source: South African Government News Agency