DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship South Africa 2025

The National Research Foundation (NRF) was established over 20 years ago, as an independent government agency. The NRF is the intermediary agency between the policies and strategies of the South African Government and South Africa’s research institutions. The mandate of the foundation is to promote and support research, by way of human resource development, funding, as well as the provision of research facilities to assist with various aspects of the science and technology sectors.

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 studying or intend on studying towards a Postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master’s or Doctoral) in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, and Humanities, in 2025You must be 28 or younger if applying for Honours fundingYou must be 30 or younger if applying for Masters fundingYou must be 32 or younger if applying for Doctoral fundingYou must have achieved a minimum result of 65%FCS funding: you must be a South African citizen or Permanent Resident, who is either financially needy (combined household family income NOT more than R350 000 per annum), living with a disability or exceptional academic achievers

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Applications must be submitted online at:DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship Application 2025 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the DSI-NRF Scholarship. Note: if you are a continuing student who is eligible for a second or third year of funding, you must NOT submit a new application, you must only submit a Progress Report. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Full tertiary academic record to date (on institutes letterhead)Proof of University enrolment (on institutions letterhead)Parents/ guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA grant letter if applicable)