DSI-NRF Postgraduate Scholarship for funding in 2027
Applicants need at least a 65% academic average and must meet the NRF criteria for their study level and funding category.
Open · closes 23 Nov 2026
Scholarship
Applications close 23 November 2026
Honours General; deadline for submission of the Financial Means Test was 2026-08-14.
About
Funding is available to prospective full-time postgraduate students for 2027 who are not in salaried employment while studying. Eligible awards are either Full Cost of Study or Partial Cost of Study, subject to the NRF criteria.
What it covers
- Full Cost of Study or Partial Cost of Study, depending on eligibility.
Who can apply
Minimum academic requirement of 65%.
Prospective 2027 postgraduate students must study full-time and not be in salaried employment while studying.
Full Cost of Study is for South African citizens and permanent residents who are financially needy, live with a disability, or achieved 75% or higher for the previous degree.
Partial Cost of Study may be awarded to 5% of international students and qualifying South African citizens or permanent residents not funded under Full Cost of Study.
International students do not qualify for Honours scholarship funding.
Structured Master's degrees with a thesis component below 50% of credits, professional Master's or doctoral degrees, and people on sabbatical leave are excluded.
Current eligible Master's and Doctoral NRF recipients seeking a second or third year for 2027 must submit a progress report instead of a new application.
How to apply
- 1Submit a scholarship application through the NRF Connect application process.
- 2Current eligible Master's and Doctoral recipients seeking renewal must submit a progress report.
Sources
Official sourceStellenbosch University Postgraduate Funding OfficeChecked against www.su.ac.za on 30 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.