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Application Guide for SARAO Honours Scholarships for 2027

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What this means

This document is an Application Guide for SARAO Freestanding Honours Scholarships for 2027. It outlines eligibility criteria (nationality, eligible degrees, minimum academic requirements, and target honours programs), application procedures (online form, required attachments, reference letters, and submission steps), and specific deadlines. It states that applications close on 31 August 2026 and must be submitted with all required documents and two letters of reference to be considered.

Facts

Reference

https://www.nrf.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Application-Guide-for-SARAO-Honours-Scholarships-for-2027.pdf

Key Takeaways

Closing Date for Applications: 31 August 2026
Eligible nationalities: South African citizens and permanent residents, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia
Eligible degrees for consideration: Physics and Mathematics, Astronomy/Astrophysics with Physics and Mathematics, Computer Science and Mathematics
Minimum average: 65%
Honours study areas: BSc Honours in Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics or Computer Science and Mathematics
Application portal: https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za
Submission requirements: 4 documents attached + 2 letters of reference
Submission rule: only ONE application per student

Dates

Opening Date

2 June 2026

Closing Date

31 August 2026