MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY: CSIR 2027 Bursary Programme is Now Open

Are you looking for fully funded financial support to pursue your university degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology? The **Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)** is now accepting applications for its **2027 Bursary Programme**! This prestigious opportunity financially supports full-time, unemployed South African students in priority fields.

### 💰 **What Does the CSIR Bursary Cover?**

For **Undergraduate & Honours** students:

 * Registration fees

 * Tuition fees

 * Books allowance

 * Accommodation

 * Living allowances

 * Once-off laptop allowance

For **Master’s & Doctoral** students:

 * Registration fees

 * Tuition fees

 * Living allowances

 * Once-off laptop allowance

### 📚 **Fields of Study Supported:**

**1. Undergraduate Bursary:**

 * Electronic Engineering

 * Computer Engineering

 * Aeronautical Engineering

 * Mechanical Engineering

 * Civil Engineering

 * Rock Mapping

 * Information Technology

 * Geology

 * Oceanography

**2. Honours Bursary:**

 * Electronic Engineering

 * Computer Science

 * Information Systems

 * Data Science

 * Civil Engineering

 * Geoinformatics

**3. Master’s Bursary:**

 * Computer Science & Computer Engineering

 * Electronic Engineering & Computer Systems Engineering

 * Biology / Health Science & Biomedical Science

 * Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering & Architecture

 * Development Planning & Civil Engineering

 * Digital Government and Innovation System Research

 * Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering & Mechatronics Engineering

 * Environmental Science, Ecology & Geoinformatics

 * Information Systems & Data Science

 * Biotechnology & Organic Chemistry

 * Port and Coastal Engineering

**4. Doctoral Bursary:**

 * Electronic Engineering & Computer Engineering

 * Microbiology, Biotechnology & Biostatistics

 * Aeronautical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering

 * Digital Government and Innovation Systems Research

 * Industrial Engineering & Information Systems

 * Information Technology & Organic Chemistry

### ✅ **Eligibility Criteria:**

 * **Current Grade 12 Learners:**

   * South African citizen.

   * Planning to enroll full-time at a South African public university.

   * Minimum requirements: English (Level 5), Mathematics (Level 6), Physical Science (Level 6).

 * **Current University Students:**

   * South African citizen.

   * Planning to enroll full-time at a South African university for 2027.

   * Must have passed all registered courses for completed study periods.

 * **Master’s & Doctoral Applicants:**

   * Must possess strong scientific writing skills, organizational skills, an excellent academic record, and the ability to formulate and conduct research independently.

### 📄 **Required Supporting Documents:**

 * Updated CV

 * Certified copy of Identity Document (ID)

 * Copy of latest academic record

 * Proof of completed degree (for Master’s and Doctoral applicants)

Apply 

*Note: Failure to attach required documents will render your application null and void.*

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