The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has opened applications for its 2026 Postgraduate Bursary Programme, targeting talented South African students in STEM disciplines. Whether you're pursuing an Honours, Master’s, or PhD degree, this bursary offers vital financial support to help you excel in fields such as space science, engineering, remote sensing, and data science.

Summary of SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries

• Host: South African National Space Agency
• Category: Postgraduate
• Eligible Countries: South Africa
• Reward: Financial support
• Deadline: 30 September 2025

About SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries

The SANSA 2026 Postgraduate Bursary Programme supports exceptional South African students pursuing Honours, Master’s, or PhD degrees in STEM disciplines. Designed to develop talent in space science, remote sensing, engineering, data analysis, and related fields, the bursary offers financial assistance and mentorship to help build capacity within South Africa’s space and Earth-observation sectors. Recipients are expected to engage in research aligned with SANSA’s strategic objectives, promoting innovation and contributing to national scientific priorities.

SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries Benefits

• Tuition and living expenses covered
• Research support for Master’s and PhD
• Access to expert mentorship
• Conference and workshop opportunities
• Renewable funding based on performance

SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries Eligibility

• Must be a South African citizen, aged 32 or younger
• Enrolled in or accepted for a postgraduate STEM degree (Honours, Master’s, or PhD)
• Minimum 65% academic average in your most recent results
• Demonstrated financial need
• Field of study must align with SANSA’s core areas (e.g. space science, remote sensing, engineering, data science)
• Able to submit a complete, non-password-protected application, including all required documents

How To Apply For SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries

• Visit The Link Below
• Confirm eligibility
• Gather documents
• Fill out the form,
• upload documents (PDF only)

Click Here To Apply