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Application Guide for SARAO BSc and BEng Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027
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What this means
The document is an application guide for SARAO Freestanding BSc and BEng Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027, including eligibility criteria, required academic standards, and how to apply. It specifies that only South African citizens or permanent residents may apply, lists eligible degrees, sets minimum academic thresholds (70% in Mathematics; 70% in Mathematics and Physical Science; or 65% GPA depending on degree), and outlines that applications must be submitted online by 14 August 2026 with a single application and required attachments. It also notes evaluation rules based on Grade 11/12 results for current Grade 12 students and current university results for students already studying relevant degrees.
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Reference
https://www.nrf.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Application-Guide-for-SARAO-BSc-and-BEng-Undergraduate-Scholarships-for-2027.pdf
Key Takeaways
- closingDate: 14 August 2026
- organization: South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)
- program: Freestanding BSc and BEng Undergraduate Scholarships for 2027
- nationalityEligibility: South African citizens and permanent residents
- eligibleDegrees: list includes BE Electronic/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Mechatronic, Computer Engineering, Physics and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Physics and Electronics, Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics, Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
- academicRequirementsEngineering: minimum 70% Mathematics in Grade 12 or 65% GPA undergraduate
- academicRequirementsScience: minimum 70% Mathematics and Physical Science in Grade 12 or 65% GPA undergraduate
- applicationLink: https://nrfconnect.nrf.ac.za
- submissionLimit: one application per student
- attachmentsRequired: three documents to be uploaded
- evaluationNotes: for Grade 12, final Grade 11/most recent Grade 12 results; for current students, based on latest results
Dates
Opening Date
2 June 2026
Closing Date
14 August 2026