SARAO Masters Scholarship

Postgraduate 15 July 2026

Freestanding Masters scholarship for SARAO-approved Engineering and Science research projects.

Funding details

Fields covered: Masters Engineering and Science research projects approved by SARAO for 2027.
Coverage value: R200 000 scholarship value, with possible international student fee, travel grant, equipment grant, home travel grant, repatriation fee, emergency medical insurance and assistive technology support.
How to apply: Apply online through NRF Connect after reading the SARAO Masters Scholarship guidelines and contacting the relevant project supervisor.

South African citizen, permanent resident, or citizen of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia or Zambia
Completed or currently pursuing an eligible BSc Honours or four-year BEng degree route
Minimum 65% average for the eligible Honours degree or final year of BEng degree
Selected a SARAO-approved Masters research project for 2027
Uploads a signed supervisor letter confirming supervision

Overall average 65% average

SARAO Masters applicants need 65% average in the eligible Honours degree or final year of BEng.

ID document, if South African citizen
Passport and permanent residence visa, if permanent resident
University academic record from the start of the degree and all other degrees completed
Supervisor agreement letter
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Motivational letter
Two letters of reference, including one from a university lecturer