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    • Application closing date
      30 September Annually
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    Company description

    The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) was established in December 2010, but South Africa's engagement in space research and activities dates back several decades. The country played a role in supporting early international space endeavors during the latter half of the 20th century and also conducted observations of Earth's magnetic field from various stations located in Southern Africa.

    Bursary description

    The SANSA bursary programme provides financial support for a diverse array of study opportunities related to space. The programme seeks individuals who possess a genuine passion for space and research. Applicants who demonstrate strong academic abilities and thrive on challenges are highly encouraged to apply.

    For the academic year 2025, successful candidates will be awarded bursaries with the following values:

    • Honours Degree: R130,000 (excluding allowance to be determined on a case-to-case basis)
    • Master's Degree: R140,000 per year (all inclusive)
    • Doctoral Degree (PhD): R160,000 per year (all inclusive)
    Requirements and eligibility

    Please be aware that preference for the SANSA bursary will be given to learners who have previously faced disadvantages. All applicants are required to meet the following criteria for their applications to be considered:

    • A complete and comprehensive academic record.
    • A fee statement for all study years.
    • Documentation proving any undergraduate bursaries or funding received.
    • Applications will only be considered if they are fully and accurately completed.
    • Only applications within the specified STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields will be reviewed.
    • Applicants with a minimum average of 65% for their most recent academic year or qualification will be considered, in addition to the preceding point.
    • You can find SANSA projects on the website https://research.sansa.org.za/ under the "Projects" section. All proposal submissions related to these study areas will be presented to our bursary committees for evaluation.

    SANSA welcomes new projects related to our listed projects and encourages applicants to reach out to our researchers for guidance and support with their proposals.

    Please ensure that the documents accompanying the application form are certified and uploaded. Additionally, supervisor testimonial forms from SANSA or the university must be completed and uploaded to the application form.

    Masters and doctoral bursary recipients MUST reapply each year to continue receiving funding.

    How to apply

    You can apply for the SANSA bursary online.

    To complete your application, please send the required documents to information@sansa.org.za.

    Before you apply, you'll need to register on the website, which is a quick and straightforward process. Ensure that you attach all the necessary supporting documents and sign the application form before submission. Please keep in mind that all uploaded documents should not exceed 2MB in size and must be in MS Word, Tif image, or PDF Adobe format. The documents you need to include are:

    • Copy of your ID document.
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
    • Cover letter.
    • Acceptance Letter.
    • Matric Certificate.
    • Full Academic Records, including the June Progress report and results.
    • Testimonial (you can download the testimonial template and have it completed by an educational official).
    • MSC or PhD Research Proposal.
    What it covers
    Email

    grants@sansa.org.za

    Contact number

    012 844 0500

    Website

    https://www.sansa.org.za/bursaries/

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