Your Complete Guide to Funding Honours, Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research
Advanced study requires dedicated funding, and extensive opportunities exist for those seeking
bursaries open for 2027 applications at postgraduate level. From honours and masters to doctoral and postdoctoral research, funders actively invest in South Africa’s next generation of researchers, specialists, and knowledge leaders.
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Bursaries South Africa 2027 from the National Research Foundation, Department of Science and Innovation, Medical Research Council, university-specific scholarships, industry fellowships, and international programmes including Commonwealth and DAAD. Each listing details funding levels, research proposal requirements, supervision expectations, and closing dates.
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Postgraduate Bursaries in South Africa 2027.
The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Honours Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Black South African citizen between 18 and 35 years old, who has completed Matric with a minimum of 60% for NSC Mathematics, achieved a minimum average of 60% in your undergraduate degree, and are entering your first full-time 1-year … Read more
The Vylor Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen studying full-time towards an Agricultural qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate) at a recognised and accredited South African College or University, have completed your 1st year of study and are entering your 2nd or higher year in 2027, this … Read more
The Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA) Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen with a senior certificate or matric with a minimum of 60% aggregate in English, Mathematics and Physical Science (for school leavers), or a 60% average aggregate in your previous year of study … Read more
The Cape Wools SA Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen studying or intending to study towards a qualification in Textile or Fashion Design with a focus on wool, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need … Read more
The Xylem SA Trust Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Black South African citizen aged 35 or younger, currently in Matric or having completed Matric, with a strong academic record and financial need, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need … Read more
The JSE Empowerment Fund Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen within the designated group, studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate (Honours level), this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about the JSE Empowerment … Read more
The Astron Energy Bursary South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen under 35 years of age, pursuing a full-time qualification for the first time at a DHET and SAQA registered institution, with an average academic performance of 70% or higher in your last full academic year, this … Read more
The Soil Science Society of South Africa Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen or permanent resident, studying full-time towards a Soil Science-related field of study, entering your final year of undergraduate study or postgraduate degree studies at a recognised University in South Africa, this opportunity could help … Read more
The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) Legacy Fund South Africa 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a Muslim South African resident currently in Matric or having completed Matric, studying or intending to study towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, we will … Read more
The South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) Bursary 2027 is now open for applications. If you are a South African citizen enrolled in full-time studies towards a qualification in Geomatics, Engineering Surveying, GISc, Mine Surveying, Land Surveying, Geoinformatics, Spatial Science, Photogrammetric Surveying, or Remote Sensing, this opportunity could help you fund your education. In this article, … Read more
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