SANSA Bursary

South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Bursary South Africa 2026 ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SANSA The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), established in 2010, are a public entity and government agency operating under the National Department of Science and Technology (DST). SANSA are responsible developing and promoting aeronautics and aerospace space research, with the companies main focus on utilising data acquired from remote sensing via satellites and other projects to provide assessment about fires, flooding, environmental phenomena and resource management both within the country and throughout Africa. ABOUT THE SANSA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year . SANSA will be awarding bursaries for Postgraduate (Honours, Masters or Doctoral) degree studies , including but not limited to the following STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematic) fields : Applied Mathematics Applied Remote Sensing Applied Remote Sensing & GIS Botany Computer & Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Ecology & Resource Management Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Energy studies Environmental & Science Environmental & Geographical Science Environmental & Water Science Environmental Geology Environmental Management Environmental Science Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing Geographical & Environmental Science Geographical Information Systems Geographical Science Geography with Remote Sensing and/ GIS Geography & Environmental Management Geography and Environmental Science Geoinformatics GIS & Remote Sensing Information Systems & Remote Sensing Information Technology Information Systems Information Technology Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Physics Plant & Environmental Science Space Science Statistical Ecology South Africa requires more graduates in science and engineering to adequately equip the country with critical skills needed to fulfill the objectives of the National Development Plan and secure a prosperous and sustainable future for our people. SANSA offers scholarships for postgraduate degrees to help meet the national goal of having qualified postgraduates in science and engineering disciplines. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SANSA Bursary. ** RELATED BURSARIES ** View our other Postgraduate Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here . View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here . ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANSA BURSARY Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be 32 years old or younger You must be studying or intend on studying towards a postgraduate STEM qualification, including not not limited to the fields listed above You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your last year of studies or last examination You must have strong academic potential You must have proven financial need You must be interested in working within the space sector HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANSA BURSARY Applications must be submitted online at: SANSA Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANSA bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified within 3 months – in PDF format) Full university academic record, from 1st year of study, including final year or midyear 2025 final results (in PDF format) Official undergraduate university student account statement or official letter for NSFAS funding for your undergraduate study fees Masters and doctoral students: completed SANSA testimonial by education official: lecturer or proposed supervisor (in PDF format) Masters applicants: draft proposal, maximum 2 pages (signed and dated by the applicant and proposed supervisor) Doctoral applicants: draft proposals, maximum 4 pages (signed and dated by the applicant and proposed supervisor) CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANSA BURSARY 30 September 2025. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.) CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SANSA directly: Email: grants@sansa.org.za Please do NOT contact SANSA if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/ This bursary listing was last updated in June 2025. SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.

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