South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 2027 Postgraduate Bursaries for STEM students

Applications are now open for the 2027 South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Postgraduate Bursaries.  SANSA provides post graduate degree bursaries to contribute to the national target for qualified post-graduates in science and engineering. SANSA offer bursaries to Bachelor of Science and engineering students pursuing their honours, masters or doctoral qualifications 

WORTH

  • Honours: R150 000 pa
  • Masters:  R160 000 pa
  • Doctoral: R170 000 pa

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Full, official university academic record – from 1st year of study, including final year or midyear 2026 results.
  2. Official undergraduate university student account statement or official letter for NSFAS funding for your undergraduate study fees
  3. ID Copy certified within 3 months of application submission
  4. Masters and doctoral students must include a testimonial from a lecturer or their proposed supervisor
  5. Masters applicants must upload their draft proposal, no longer than 2 pages
  6. Doctoral applicants must upload their draft proposals, no longer than 4 pages
  7. All proposals must be signed and dated by the applicant and their proposed super

DEADLINE: September 30, 2026

To apply and for more information, visit here

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