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NRF Postgraduate Scholarship

National Research Foundation / Dept of Science, Technology & Innovation

Bursary or scholarship listed in the supplied South African bursaries register.

Field of study
Postgraduate
Study level
Postgraduate
Location
Not confirmed
Study year
2027
Closing date
2026-11-23
Funding coverage
Per year: Honours R180,000 (full cost) / R140,000 (partial); Master's R190,000/R145,000; PhD R200,000/R150,000; + R10,000 device allowance (FCS); up to R20,000 assistive tech
Eligibility
SA citizen/PR for Honours; min 65% average; full-time at SA public university; FCS for financial need, disability or 75%+
How to apply
Online at nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za (select university first) — certified ID, academic record, ISFAP/NSFAS proof, disability letter if relevant
Work-back obligation as listed: No work-back; 80 hrs/yr university service during award
Closing date notes
23 Nov 2026 (Honours)
Availability
OPEN
Last reviewed
2026-11-11T19:14:34Z

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