Apply to SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 which can be taken at Can be taken at any university in South Africa and provides R 185,795 per year + travel grant + equipment grant
Deadline: 20 Aug, 2026masters
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Overview
Details about SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered for Masters degree in the field of Radio astronomy science or engineering. You can apply to this scholarship here . The deadline for the sending your application is 20 Aug, 2026 . This scholarship is provided by National Research Foundation and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, R 185,795 per year + travel grant + equipment grant . This scholarship is open for: Open to selected African nationals. Degree: Masters Provided by: National Research Foundation Can be taken at: Can be taken at any university in South Africa. Provider: National Research Foundation. Details are indicative and may change — verify on the official scholarship site before applying.
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must be South African citizens and citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zambia. Applicant must have applied/enrolled for a master's degree at a South African university, or a university in a SKA partner country in Africa where their supervisor is based. Applicant must have completed/are completing an undergraduate or Honours degree. Students are required to submit APRs at the end of the second year of their Master's degree. Students are allowed to hold supplementary grants or emoluments, during this scholarship, to a maximum of 50% of the SARAO award. Value: Applicants will receive a scholarship of R 185,795, a tuition fee waiver, a travel grant of R34,000 Equipment Grant of R32,000 One return Ticket Medical insurance Assistive Technology Device - R20,000 Source : National Research Foundation Disclaimer: All Content, Logo and Company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Report inaccuracy in this page Related Links of National Research Foundation Explore National Research Foundation scholarships for International students Apply to an Education Loan to Study at National Research Foundation FAQs <ol class="faq
Benefits
Full Funding , R 185,795 per year + travel grant + equipment grant
FAQs
Who can apply for SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026?
Eligibility: Applicants must be South African citizens and citizens of Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zambia. Applicant must have applied/enrolled for a master's degree at a South African university, or a university in a SKA partner country in Africa where their supervisor is based. Applicant must have completed/are completing an undergraduate or Honours degree. Students are required to submit APRs at the end of the second year of their Master's degree. Students are allowed to hold supplementary grants or emoluments, during this scholarship, to a maximum of 50% of the SARAO award. Value: Applicants will receive a scholarship of R 185,795, a tuition fee waiver, a travel grant of R34,000 Equipment Grant of R32,000 One return Ticket Medical insurance Assistive Technology Device - R20,000 Source : National Research Foundation Disclaimer: All Content, Logo and Company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Report inaccuracy in this page Related Links of National Research Foundation Explore National Research Foundation scholarships for International students Apply to an Education Loan to Study at National Research Foundation FAQs <ol class="faq
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