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SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026

Awarded by National Research Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Full Funding · R 185,795 per year + travel grant + equipment grant

Eligible Courses

Radio astronomy science or engineering

Eligible Nationalities

Open to selected African nationals

Can Be Taken At

Can be taken at any university in South Africa

Provider

National Research Foundation

Last Verified On

18 Mar 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

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
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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

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  • The deadline of SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 is N/A.
  • SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered for Radio astronomy science or engineering.
  • SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 is open for: Open to selected African nationals.
  • SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 is offered by National Research Foundation.
  • SARAO Masters Scholarship 2026 covers Full Funding, R 185,795 per year + travel grant + equipment grant.