South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 2027 Postgraduate Bursary Scholarship for STEM Students – Fully Funded

Application Closing Date: September 30, 2026

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

South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 2027 Postgraduate Bursary Scholarship for STEM Students – Fully Funded

Do you want to be an innovative part of the next frontier? Apply NOW for the 2027 SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries for Science students. Want to know more about the South African National Space Agency? You can have an inside view of all our researchers and their exciting projects on https://www.sansa.org.za/researchers/

SANSA offers bursaries to Bachelor of Science and engineering students pursuing their honours, masters or doctoral qualifications in the following fields, but are not limited to just these:

What do you need to apply:

1. Full, official university academic record – from 1st year of study, including final year or midyear 2026 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

What should you know:

1. If you neglect to submit any of the above 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

Funding Amounts

Honours: R150 000 pa
Masters:  R160 000 pa
Doctoral: R170 000 pa

Please send any enquiries to SANSA Student Queries: [email protected]

About The South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is the national space agency of South Africa, established in 2010 under the Department of Science and Innovation. SANSA promotes the peaceful use of space and drives research in space science, satellite development, Earth observation, and space weather tracking to benefit society.

HOW TO APPLY

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL PAGE FOR SANSA AND APPLY

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