CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2025

Young South Africans looking for financial aid towards a master’s or PhD degree program at an accredited university are invited to apply for the CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2025 to receive funding for registration fee, books and so on for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The CSIR bursary programme financially supports full-time, unemployed students in obtaining qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR. The Master’s scholarships and PhD scholarships helps to fund the study expenses for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The bursary is open to academically qualifying young people and aims to attract and increase the participation of women, black and disabled people in science, engineering and technology, specifically in the areas of study mentioned below:

Areas for Honours Bursary

Physics
Genetics/Cell Biology
Electronic Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Information Systems

Areas for Masters Bursary

Aquaculture
Microbiology
Virology
Molecular Biology
Animal Health
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Bioinformatics
Flow Chemistry
Civil/Water Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Physics
Aeronautical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Information Systems
Data Science
Mathematics

Areas for Doctoral Bursary

Aquaculture
Microbiology
Virology
Animal Health
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Physiology
Bioinformatics
Computer Science
Flow Chemistry
Process Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Physics
Metallurgy/Powder Metallurgy
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Computer Engineering
Genetics/Cell Biology
Systems Engineering

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): CSIR-SASOL Foundation

Scholarships to be taken at: South African Universities

Scholarship Type: Full Scholarship

Scholarship level: Masters & PhD

Scholarship Worth: See Benefits (below)

Nationality: South Africans

Eligibility for the CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2025:

Current university students:

Must be a South African citizen;
Planning to enroll full-time at a South African university for 2025; and
Must have passed all the registered courses for the completed study period at the university.

For Masters and Doctoral bursaries, applicants should be South African citizens who possess the following:

Good scientific writing skills;
Good organizational and time management skills;
Excellent academic record;
A drive to conduct research, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential;
The ability to formulate and carry out research;
Excellent technical abilities;
The ability to work well under pressure as part of a team and meet scheduled deliverables; Good communication skills, both verbal and written (e.g. with evidence of reports and/or conference papers written); and
Good report-writing abilities.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who takes ownership and initiative. He/she must also meet the entry requirements for a master’s or PhD bursary at the selected university.

Bursary Benefits:

This is a comprehensive bursary, and it covers all the costs associated with university studies, such as:

For Honours

Registration fees
Tuition fees
Books
Accommodation
Living Allowances
Once off laptop allowance

For Masters and Doctoral

Registration fees
Tuition fees
Living Allowances
Once off laptop allowance

Academic merit will be considered during the selection process, and it is imperative to increase the participation of women and black people in science, engineering and technology.

Non-financial support

Full wrap-around support and vacation work.

Method of Application for the CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2025:

Interested applicants are to click on this link:https://csir.auraams.app/ to submit their complete application.

Required Documents

An updated CV;
A copy of your certified identity document;
A copy of your latest academic record; and
For master’s and doctoral applicants, proof of a degree already completed must be included.

For more information on the CSIR bursary, please contact CSIR recruitment centre:
Tel: +27(12) 841 3256
Email: bursaryprogramme@csir.co.za

Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

For more information Visit the official website

CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme 2025