South Africa requires more science and engineering graduates to effectively address the country’s need for scarce skills. Achieving the goals of the National Development Plan depends on these professionals. SANSA provides postgraduate degree bursaries to support the national target of qualified postgraduates in science and engineering.
Course Overview
SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries are designed to financially support students pursuing honours, master’s, and doctoral degrees in fields related to science and engineering. These bursaries aim to help South Africa achieve its National Development Plan goals by increasing the number of skilled professionals in key industries.
Bursary Criteria
The selection process for the SANSA bursary focuses on the following key criteria:
- Financial need.
- Academic potential.
- Career-oriented study programmes.
Important notes:
- Upload your full academic record and fee statement for all study years.
- Incomplete or improperly completed applications will not be considered.
- All documents must be certified and uploaded with the application form.
- Supervisor testimonials must be completed and uploaded to the application.
- Bursary values may change for 2025, and these changes will be communicated when finalized.
Funding Structure
- Honours: One year @ R130,000
- Masters: Two years @ R140,000
- Doctorate: Three years @ R160,000
Note: Masters and Doctoral students must reapply annually to continue receiving funding.
Applicants may not hold multiple bursaries that exceed the amounts stated above. However, SANSA may provide a top-up bursary if the applicant has a smaller bursary and meets the criteria.
Renewal and Progress Requirements
Continued funding is not guaranteed and will depend on satisfactory progress in the previous academic year.
Apply Now
The 2025 bursary applications are open, and the deadline for submission is 30 September 2024. Ensure that you submit your completed application and all required documents before this date. Click Here to Apply
For all enquiries, please contact:
Email: grants@sansa.org.za