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.
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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
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