South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Bursary

Fields of study

• 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 & Geographical Science
• Environmental & Science
• Environmental & Water Science
• Environmental Geology
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Science
• Geographical & Environmental Science
• Geographical Information Systems
• Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing
• Geographical Science
• Geography & Environmental Management
• Geography and Environmental Science
• Geography with Remote Sensing and/GIS
• Geoinformatics
• GIS & Remote Sensing
• Information Systems
• Information Systems & Remote Sensing
• Information Technology
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Physics
• Plant & Environmental Science
• Space Science
• Statistical Ecology

Who can apply

• Be 32 years old or younger
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a postgraduate STEM qualification, including not not limited to the fields listed above
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your last year of studies or last examination
• Have strong academic potential
• Have proven financial need
• Be interested in working within the space sector

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R150 000, R160 000, R170 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified within 3 months – in PDF format)
• Full university academic record, from 1st year of study, including final year or midyear 2026 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)

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
   SANSA Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: SANSA Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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]

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

About South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), established in 2010, runs space science, earth observation and space operations programmes.