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
About South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) came into being in December 2010, but South Africa’s involvement with space research and activities started many decades earlier with helping early international space efforts in the second half of the 20th century, and observing the Earth’s magnetic field at stations around Southern Africa. SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial developme.... continue reading
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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
- If you neglect to submit any of the 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
Documents Required for Application
- 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
Check also:
Tony Elumelu Foundation African Entrepreneurship Programme 2026
Application Deadline
September 30, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
South African National Space Agency (SANSA) on www.sansa.org.za to apply
For more details, visit SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries webpage
