Scholarship
SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries
The SANSA postgraduate bursary programme aims to increase the number of qualified post-graduates in science and engineering to support the National Development Plan. It supports students pursuing honours, masters, or doctoral qualifications in STEM fields.
About this scholarship
SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries is offered by South African National Space Agency for study in South Africa at master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies, 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. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Nationality requirements apply: South African.
Eligibility
Students pursuing honours, masters or doctoral qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-09-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Nationality requirements
South African
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- South African National Space Agency
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Eligible applicant countries
- South Africa
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Nationality
- South African
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-09-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20