Advancement in the field of science is one of the most important parameters for the development of a society and nation as a whole. The youths of a nation are the future leaders and hence, their upliftment and development are of utmost importance. Keeping this in mind, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
About South African National Space Agency (SANSA) The South African National Space Agency Act, 36 of 2008, mandated the establishment of a National Space Agency to provide for the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities, foster research in space science, advance scientific engineering through human capital and support the creation of
Despite financial constraints, many students are able to complete their post-graduate education because of bursaries. In South Africa (and around the world), the cost of a PG degree is rather expensive. One of the scholarships is the SANSOR bursary which provides financial assistance to needy students in South Africa. It is available to only a
About Fulbright Foreign Student Programme The Fulbright Programme was started in 1946 to cultivate bilateral relations where the US works with citizens and governments of other nations in order to develop joint priorities and manage the programme to meet common needs. A 12-member board (called the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, or FFSB), appointed by the
About The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust is an endowed trust established in 1958 by Harry Oppenheimer to honour Sir Ernest, his father. The Trust is known to invest in philanthropic causes, particularly education and public interest activities. In 2012, the Oppenheimer family granted another R1 billion to the Trust in its dedication
About FirstRand FirstRand International is a financial services firm in South Africa founded in the year 1998. The South African Reserve Bank licenses it, and its main headquarters is in Johannesburg. It currently has more than 40,000 staff members. The FirstRand group was initially established by merging RMB Holdings and the Anglo American Corporation of
About The University of South Africa (UNISA) The University of South Africa (UNISA) is one of the biggest tertiary institutions on the continent. The school has six major campuses around the country, as well as an established branch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Its alumni comprise of notable figures such as Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond
About Rhodes University Rhodes University is one of the leading public research universities in South Africa. Established in 1904, the institution is based in Makhanda on the Eastern Cape Province. The campus has enrolled over 8000 students, and boasts one of the most successful graduation rates in the region. Rhodes University’s six faculties consist of
About DSI-CSIR The Department of Science and Innovation and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research are working co-operatively to reduce the technical skills gap in South Africa and offer a bursary support programme for students who are pursuing Honour’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees in Engineering. Fields of study that qualify include aerospace, biotechnology, data science,
Canon Collins only offers scholarships to applicants interested in studying in: Education (including practice and policy) Humanities (including Anthropology, the Arts, History, and Literature) Justice (Economics, the Environment, Law, and Politics) Applicants interested in areas of study outside of these won’t get accepted. For this scholarship, the value package rages between R20,000 to R100,000 depending
