SANSA 2026 Postgraduate Bursaries for STEM students

South Africa needs an increase in science and engineering graduates if we are to effectively resource the country with necessary and scarce skills to achieve goals of the National Development Plan and ensure a successful and sustainable future for our citizens.

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

• Table of Content
• About South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
• SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries
• Aim and Benefits of SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries
• Interview date, Process and Venue for SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries

Aim and Benefits of SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries

SANSA provides post graduate degree bursaries to contribute to the national target for qualified post-graduates in science and engineering.

Interview date, Process and Venue for SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries

1. If you neglect to submit any of the documents, your application will be deemed incomplete
2. If your documents are encrypted/password protected the application will be deemed incomplete
3. Only applicants studying towards relevant science qualifications will be considered
4. Any applicants with an academic average of less than 65% for their last year of studies or last examination will not be considered
5. You must be 32 years or younger to be eligible for funding

Documents Required for Application

1. Full, official university academic record – from 1st year of study, including final year or midyear 2025 final results.
2. Official undergraduate university student account statement or official letter for NSFAS funding for your undergraduate study fees
3. ID Copy certified within 3 months of application submission
4. Masters and doctoral students must include a testimonial from a lecturer or their proposed supervisor
5. Masters applicants must upload their draft proposal, no longer than 2 pages
6. Doctoral applicants must upload their draft proposals, no longer than 4 pages
7. All proposals must be signed and dated by the applicant and their proposed supervisor

Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars' Program at ALCHE 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries webpage