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Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 2026 Postgraduate Bursaries. SANSA provides post graduate degree bursaries to contribute to the national target for qualified post-graduates in science and engineering.
SANSA 2026 POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES FOR STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematic) STUDENTS
Studying towards a qualification in the following science areas, but not limited to:
- Applied Remote sensing
- Applied Remote Sensing & GIS
- Botany
- Ecology & Resource Management
- Environmental & Science
- Environmental & Geographical Science
- Environmental & Water Science
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing
- Geographical & Environmental Science
- Geographical Information Systems
- Geographical Science
- Geography with Remote Sensing and/GIS
- Geography & Environmental Management
- Geography and Environmental Science
- Geoinformatics
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Information Systems & Remote Sensing
- Plant & Environmental Science
- Statistical Ecology
- Computer & Electronic Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Energy studies
- Physics
- Space Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
Application Procedure
- Full, official university academic record – from 1st year of study, including final year or midyear 2025 final results.
- Official undergraduate university student account statement or official letter for NSFAS funding for your undergraduate study fees
- ID Copy certified within 3 months of application submission
- Masters and doctoral students must include a testimonial from a lecturer or their proposed supervisor
- Masters applicants must upload their draft proposal, no longer than 2 pages
- Doctoral applicants must upload their draft proposals, no longer than 4 pages
- All proposals must be signed and dated by the applicant and their proposed supervisor
What should you know:
- If you neglect to submit any of the above documents, your application will be deemed incomplete
- If your documents are encrypted/password protected the application will be deemed incomplete
- Only applicants studying towards relevant science qualifications will be considered
- Any applicants with an academic average of less than 65% for their last year of studies or last examination will not be considered
- You must be 32 years or younger to be eligible for funding
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the SANSA 2026 Postgraduate Bursaries
