Student funding

CSIR Sasol bursary 2027

CSIR Sasol bursary 2027: A current joint CSIR and Sasol Foundation undergraduate bursary for full-time, unemployed students in specified science, engineering and technology disciplines at South African public universities. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked South Africa2027 applications open · deadline
Short answer

Applicants must be South African citizens and intend to study full time at a South African public university in a listed field. Grade 12 applicants need Level 5 English and Level 6 Mathematics and Physical Science; current university students must have passed all registered courses for the completed period.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

The comprehensive award covers registration, tuition, books, accommodation, living allowances and a once-off laptop allowance, with mentoring, wellness support and vacation-work opportunities. A funded-year work-back obligation applies.

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What to do

Apply before the published deadline

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Check how this route works2027 applications open; published deadline 15 September 2026. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Use the official applicationOpen the provider route on this page and use its own form or portal before the published deadline.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary 2027 questions

Who should check CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary 2027?

Applicants must be South African citizens and intend to study full time at a South African public university in a listed field. Grade 12 applicants need Level 5 English and Level 6 Mathematics and Physical Science; current university students must have passed all registered courses for the completed period.

What can CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary 2027 pay for?

The comprehensive award covers registration, tuition, books, accommodation, living allowances and a once-off laptop allowance, with mentoring, wellness support and vacation-work opportunities. A funded-year work-back obligation applies.

Is CSIR–Sasol Foundation Bursary 2027 open now?

2027 applications open. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.