Scholarship
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship
The DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship provides funding for full-time Honours, Master's, and Doctoral students at South African public universities. It supports students based on financial need, disability status, or exceptional academic achievement.
About this scholarship
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship is offered by National Research Foundation for study in South Africa at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies by degree level, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies by degree level. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to South African citizens and permanent residents, with a limited quota for international students. Applicants must be full-time students not in salaried employment.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-03. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- National Research Foundation
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Award
- Varies by degree level
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-07-03
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06