2027 CSIR Bursary Programme

Undergraduate Bursary

The CSIR bursary ensures that we have an adequate supply of talent in critical areas of the business. The bursary is awarded to a member of the community to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies resulting in the achievement of a degree, diploma or certificate issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning with a view to ensuring that when the studies are completed, the person adds value to the organisation.

The bursary programme provides full-cost financial support to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying full-time in areas critical to the CSIR. In addition, the programme provides academic support, career guidance, personal and psychological support to bursary holders and structured vacation work.

Criteria for Eligibility

• The CSIR supports full-time undergraduates and postgraduates who are not permanently employed at the CSIR or any other organisation
• Support is granted to qualifying students in the areas deemed a priority to the CSIR
• Admission to any of the local public universities is a prerequisite
• For science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas, grade 12 learners should have a minimum of a Level 5 for English First Language or a Level 4 for English Second Language in grade 11 and preferably at least a Level 6 for Mathematics and Physical Science in grade 11
• University students must have passed all modules for the study period already completed.

Post-graduate Bursary

The CSIR Postgraduate Bursary Programme will support full-time Honours/BTech/master’s/doctoral students (or other relevant qualifications of equivalent levels in terms of the South African Qualifications Authority)

Support is granted to specific study fields in areas deemed a priority as determined by organisational requirements and national priorities

Admission to any of the local public universities is a prerequisite

Students must have passed all modules for the study period already completed.

How to Apply

For any enquiries, please email [@email].