Bursaries

South African National Space Agency

South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Bursary

Science 30 September 2026

Postgraduate bursary for Honours, Masters and Doctoral STEM studies linked to the space sector.

Closes
30 September 2026
Academic reqs
0
Application
Provider application

Funding details

Fields covered
Applied Mathematics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Computer and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental and Geographical Science, Geoinformatics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Space Science and related STEM fields.
Coverage value
Honours funding of R150 000 per year, Masters funding of R160 000 per year and Doctoral funding of R170 000 per year.
How to apply
Apply online through the SANSA bursary application.

Closing-date context

-61 days left

Use the remaining time to confirm eligibility, prepare certified copies if required, and submit before the provider deadline.

Captured date:

Eligibility

  • 32 years old or younger
  • Studying or intending to study towards a postgraduate STEM qualification
  • Minimum 65% overall in last year of studies or last examination
  • Strong academic potential
  • Proven financial need
  • Interested in working in the space sector

Academic requirements

No structured mark rules are captured yet. Treat this as a manual-review bursary: check the provider source for minimum averages, required subjects, study-year limits, and whether latest results or full transcripts are needed.

Supporting documents

  • Certified copy of ID document in PDF format
  • Full university academic record from first year, including final year or midyear 2026 results
  • Official undergraduate university student account statement or NSFAS funding letter
  • SANSA testimonial by education official for Masters and Doctoral students
  • Draft proposal for Masters or Doctoral applicants