UNISA postgraduate bursary, South African higher education funding, Master's degree scholarships, Doctoral research funding, Postgraduate studies in South Africa

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is now accepting applications for its Postgraduate Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. This opportunity supports students pursuing various postgraduate qualifications.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Bursary Coverage

The bursary covers tuition fees and research essentials for the following postgraduate degrees:

• Master's Degree by Research: Experimental research allowance up to R55,000 over three years
• Master's Degree by Coursework: Research allowance up to R25,000 over three years
• Doctoral Degree by Research: Research allowance up to R80,000 over four years
• Doctoral Degree by Experimental Research: Experimental research allowance up to R120,000 over four years

Note: All allowances require annual re-application.

Additional Information

For detailed information, refer to these documents:

• Master's and Doctoral Bursary [PDF]
• PG Diploma and Honours Bursary [PDF]

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on the UNISA website for more details.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the UNISA student portal: my.unisa.ac.za

Important Notes

• Bursary awards are subject to the availability of funds and are not guaranteed for all eligible students.

• Failure to comply with terms and conditions or termination of studies will result in bursary cancellation.
• In case of cancellation, the current year's bursary amount will be charged to the student's account and may be subject to legal collection processes.

Other Postgraduate Funding Opportunities

While exploring UNISA's bursary programme, consider these other postgraduate funding options in South Africa:

• National Research Foundation (NRF) Scholarships
• Mandela Rhodes Scholarships
• Canon Collins Trust Scholarships

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