Bursary Application

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Bursary Application

SANSA 2026 Bursary Application

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Qualifying criteria / required documentation
Proposed studies*
- Honours/4th year
- MTech
- Masters
- DTech
- Doctoral
Research Proposal (PDF only)*
Research proposal if MSc or PhD application (This does not have to already be approved by a university)

MSc Max 5 Pages

PhD Max 10 pages
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 150 MB.
Undergraduate fee statement and proof of undergraduate bursaries/funding (PDF only)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 150 MB.
Full Academic record (PDF only)*
Full Academic record
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 150 MB.
Identification (PDF only)*
South African ID or other form of identification
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 150 MB.
Testimonial by education official (PDF only)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 150 MB.
Template for testimonial:
Download the PDF template to be completed by education official. Upload the completed testimonial to proceed with the application.

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Section 1: Personal Information
SANSA Project field link*
Name*
First Names Surname
Indicate Province*
ID Number*
Are you a South African Citizen?*
- Yes
- No
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Population Group*
Are you disabled ?*
If yes, please specify:*
Cell Number*
International Phone Format
Alternative cell no:
International Phone Format
Whose number is this?
Home telephone number:
Email Address*
Postal Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Physical Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Is your home in a rural or urban area?
Where did you hear about the SANSA bursaries?*
Which publication?*
Please supply an email:*
Other:*
Have you ever worked on a SANSA project?*
Which one?*
Have you previously been a recipient of a SANSA bursary?*
Please provide details:*

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Section 2: Applicant's study details
What are you doing this year?*
- Unemployed
- Working
- Studying
Current studies or Last qualifications obtained*
University your highest qualification from*
Other*
Name of university you are currently registered:*
Other*
Proposed Study*
Proposed degree programme*
Clearly specify the exact degree programme for which you need a bursary, year of study and the name of the educational institution where you plan to study.
Year of Study*
Start Date*
Which date do you want to commence your studies
DD slash MM slash YYYY
End Date*
Which date do you want to stop your studies
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Institution/ University applied to for proposed studies*
Other*
Student Number
If available
Provide the name of your proposed supervisor
If available
Provide the title of our proposed project
If available
Which career do you intend to follow on completion of your studies?
Other Bursaries
Mention any other bursaries you have applied for as well as any bursaries that have been granted to you:
Where will you be based?
Where will you be based for your studies? Please indicate if you will be based at a university or a research institution or at a SANSA directorate:

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Section 3: Details of parents/legal guardians and family (living in one home)
Fathers Name
Father First Names Father Last Name
Fathers working status
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Pensioner
Mothers Name
Mothers First Names Mothers Last Name
Mothers working status
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Pensioner
Guardians Name
(not mentioned above)
Guardians First Names Guardians Last Name
Guardians working status
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Pensioner

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Section 4: Declaration
Submit Application Form*
In order to submit your application you need to understand and comply with the following declaration :
I hereby declare that all the information given in this form and the included documents are true and accurate

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Contact

SANSA Hermanus, Western Cape:

Tel: 028 312 1196
Fax: 028 312 2039
Email: spacesci-info@sansa.org.za

SANSA Pretoria, Gauteng:

Email: information@sansa.org.za

SANSA Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng:

Tel: 012 334 5000
Fax: 012 334 5001
Email: spaceops-info@sansa.org.za

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Bursary Application

SANSA 2026 Bursary Application

Step 1 of 5

Qualifying criteria / required documentation

Section 1: Personal Information

Section 2: Applicant's study details

Section 3: Details of parents/legal guardians and family (living in one home)

Section 4: Declaration

Contact

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