16/06/2024
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have announced that applications for DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the 2025 academic year is now open! Please note, continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of DSI-NRF funding must submit a progress report rather than a new application.
Good to know:
▪️ The minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%.
▪️ The entry age requirement is 28, 30 and 32 years or younger for honours, master’s and doctoral studies respectively, in the year of application, regardless of the first year of registration.
▪️ Successful applicants will be funded either at full cost of study (FCS) or partial cost of study (PCS).
▪️ FCS funding will only be awarded to South African citizens and permanent residents who require financial assistance (those whose combined household family income is R350 000 a year or less), who are living with a disability or who are exceptional academic achievers.
▪️ PCS funding will be awarded to 5% of international students, including South African citizens and permanent residents, who do not meet FCS criteria but who do meet other minimum requirements for the scholarship funding.
▪️ The scholarships are intended to support honours, master’s and doctoral candidates to pursue studies in all areas of science, engineering, technology, social sciences and the humanities.
▪️ Refer to the Application and Funding Framework document before beginning the online application process.
▪️ Ensure that you have the required supporting documents ready. (Copies should be clear and certified).
Postgraduate students must apply on the NRF Connect System by accessing the following link: https://ow.ly/R7Rm50S6sHz. Only digital applications will be accepted.
Visit https://ow.ly/aeWg50S6sHy to access the call summary information, guidelines and for the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) form.