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Application Guide for SARAO Honours Scholarships for 2027
NRFRef: https://www.nrf.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Application-Guide-for-SARAO-Honours-Scholarships-for-2027-1.pdf
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
This document is an Application Guide for the SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships for 2027. It states eligibility criteria (nationality, eligible degrees, minimum GPA, and that the honours must be pursued at a South African university), as well as application steps and required documents. It specifies the closing date (31 August 2026) and instructions on submitting a single online application with attachments and two letters of reference. It also notes that applications are routed to the applicant’s intended institution after submission.
Facts
Reference
https://www.nrf.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Application-Guide-for-SARAO-Honours-Scholarships-for-2027-1.pdf
Parties
South African university
Key Takeaways
- closing date: 31 August 2026
- eligible nationalities: South African citizens and permanent residents; Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia
- eligible undergraduate degrees: Physics and Mathematics (up to 3rd year), Astronomy/Astrophysics (Physics and Mathematics up to at least 2nd year), Computer Science and Mathematics (up to 3rd year)
- minimum GPA: 65% in relevant BSc degree
- honours focus: BSc Honours in Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics or Computer Science and Mathematics
- where to apply: online at https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za
- documents: must upload 4 required documents
- references: at least 2 letters of reference
- submission: one application per student
- result handling: application routed to intended study institution
Dates
Opening Date
2 June 2026
Closing Date
31 August 2026