CSIR Undergraduate/Postgraduate Bursary Programme 2022 for South Africans

Application Deadline: July 30, 2021

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

The CSIR bursary programme financially supports full-time, unemployed students in obtaining qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR.

It is a merit based, comprehensive bursary that covers all costs associated with university studies

CURRENT GRADE 12

• South African citizen
• Must intend to enrol full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university
• English (Level 5)
• Mathematics (Level 6)
• Physical Science (Level 6)

CURRENT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

• South African citizen
• Must be enrolled full-time towards the degree of choice at a South African public university
• Unemployed students studying full-time
• BSc, B Eng, BSc Honours or B Tech and MSc

HOW TO APPLY

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

• Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
• Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
• Closing dates per application type:
  • CSIR Bursary closes: Friday, July 30, 2021
• Bursary allocation year per application type:
  • CSIR Bursary will be allocated for the 2022 academic year
• It is your responsibility to apply for entrance for your intended course and university and to ensure that you are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for your course.
• Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
• Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application. You will be advised if your application is unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CSIR Undergraduate/Postgraduate Bursary Programme 2021