SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate degree studies, within the following fields

• Computer Engineering (BEng)
• Computer Science and Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (BSc)
• Electrical Engineering (BEng)
• Electronic Engineering (BEng)
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
• Mechatronic Engineering (BEng)
• Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics (BSc)
• Physics and Electronics (BSc)
• Physics and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics (BSc)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards one of the undergraduate qualifications listed above
• Engineering degree students/ applicants: you must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics in Matric OR a minimum overall average of 65% at undergraduate level
• Science degree students/ applicants: you must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric OR a minimum overall average of 65% at undergraduate level
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R183 000, R13 000

Documents you will need

• ID document, if an SA citizen
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric final results/ certificate, if completed Matric
• Full university results, from start of your degree until current, if currently studying
• Passport and permanent residence visa, if a permanent resident
• Matric most recent report, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• University academic record, if currently studying
• 2 letters of reference (one must be from a teacher or lecturer) (see guidelines above for more info)
• Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded a SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship (see guidelines above for more info) (around 500 words)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • SARAO Scholarship Application 2027
   • SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship Guidelines

   Applications must be submitted online at: SARAO Scholarship Application 2027

   To begin, complete the Profile section first. From MY APPLICATIONS, select Undergraduate and Diploma Scholarships, then select SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship.

   Applicants must read the SARAO Undergraduate Scholarship Guidelines (.pdf) before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 268 3412

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About SARAO

SARAO develops skills for radio astronomy and big-data science through its human capital development programme.