Funder: National Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026: First-time Master’s & Doctoral application closing | November 2026: Honours (General) application closing | October 2026: Master’s & Doctoral Extension Support closing | September 2026: DA submission for Master’s & Doctoral (first-time) | August 2026: SARAO Master’s & Doctoral applicant closing
Funding Amounts: Master's: up to R182,836/year (FCS) or R126,836/year (PCS); Doctoral: up to R188,820/year (FCS) or R131,320/year (PCS); Honours: up to R163,892/year (FCS) or R124,892/year (PCS); plus allowances.
Summary: Scholarships supporting full-time Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral studies in all fields at South African public universities, with priority for transformation and research excellence.
Key Information: All dates are projected; consult the NRF page for updates before applying.