Scholarship
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship
The DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship provides funding for students pursuing Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral studies. It aims to support human resource development in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
About this scholarship
DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship is offered by National Research Foundation (NRF) at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies (Partial or Full Cost of Study), provided as other 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 other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies (Partial or Full Cost of Study). 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. Eligible study areas include Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. Nationality requirements apply: South Africa.
Eligibility
Applicants must be studying or intending to study in relevant fields. Age limits apply (28 for Honours, 30 for Master's, 32 for Doctoral). FCS funding is restricted to South African citizens or permanent residents who are financially needy, living with a disability, or are exceptional academic achievers.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-01-01. 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
Fields of study
Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities
Nationality requirements
South Africa
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 (NRF)
- Award
- Varies (Partial or Full Cost of Study)
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-01-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-29