2025 CSIR Bursary (Opening at noon)
Bursary Description
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio economic prosperity in South Africa.
The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
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Who Can Apply
Current grade 12 or university students that intend to or are currently enrolled full-time for the degree of choice at a South African public university.
Please Note: Only specific fields of study (for Undergraduate, Honours, MSc and PhD) and thematic areas (for MSc and Phd) will be considered.
To see the full list of considered fields of study (separated by level of study) and thematic areas (including explanations), please click Here (old link Here)
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Required Documents
Please prepare the following documents:
All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.
[*] Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.
Important Note About Documents:
All Applicants Must Submit
Certified copy of Applicant RSA ID
Certified Copy of Applicant’s Matric Certificate
A copy of your CV
2023 (or last completed qualification) end-of-year Official Final Academic results (official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why student wasn’t schooling]
Certified copy of the latest Official academic transcript/s- For applicants that have enrolled at multiple institutions during their tertiary studies[*]
Scholars in matric/ gap year must submit
Certified Copy of Applicant’s Matric Certificate
OPTIONAL- All official annual academic results/transcripts (from all institutions attended since matric) [or police affidavit stating why student wasn’t schooling before 2023]
Masters & PHD Applicants must submit
- Recommendation letter by Supervisor (compulsory for master’s and doctoral applicants).
Other Optional Documents (for all applicants):
OPTIONAL- Did you get funded by another bursary/NSFAS?; upload your bursary agreement/letter/offer[*]
OPTIONAL- 2024 latest (June, etc) Official Academic Results (official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why the student wasn’t schooling]
OPTIONAL- 2024 Proof of Registration if studying in 2024
OPTIONAL- If Applicant is disabled? Submit Dept. of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter [*]
- OPTIONAL- A copy of 2025 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. – Official letter showing you’ve been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2025 [*]
For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.
You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.
[*]
Required Documents
Please prepare the following documents:
All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.
[*] Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.
Important Note About Documents:
All Applicants Must Submit
Certified copy of Applicant RSA ID
Certified Copy of Applicant’s Matric Certificate
A copy of your CV
2023 (or last completed qualification) end-of-year Official Final Academic results (official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why student wasn’t schooling]
Certified copy of the latest Official academic transcript/s- For applicants that have enrolled at multiple institutions during their tertiary studies[*]
Scholars in matric/ gap year must submit
Certified Copy of Applicant’s Matric Certificate
OPTIONAL- All official annual academic results/transcripts (from all institutions attended since matric) [or police affidavit stating why student wasn’t schooling before 2023]
Masters & PHD Applicants must submit
- Recommendation letter by Supervisor (compulsory for master’s and doctoral applicants).
Other Optional Documents (for all applicants):
OPTIONAL- Did you get funded by another bursary/NSFAS?; upload your bursary agreement/letter/offer[*]
OPTIONAL- 2024 latest (June, etc) Official Academic Results (official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why the student wasn’t schooling]
OPTIONAL- 2024 Proof of Registration if studying in 2024
OPTIONAL- If Applicant is disabled? Submit Dept. of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Doctors’ Letter [*]
- OPTIONAL- A copy of 2025 acceptance letter from an accredited institution. – Official letter showing you’ve been accepted (even provisionally) to study the qualification in 2025 [*]
For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.
You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.
How To Apply
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every
section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.
- Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
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Please ensure that you attach ALL of the
Required Documents - Applications are currently closed.
- It is the students responsibility to apply for entrance for their intended course, university and to ensure that they are able to meet the entrance requirements stipulated for the course.
- It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable supervisor and to ensure the supervisor supports the application.
- Please ensure that you complete all the sections of this application form.
- Please select the correct funding opportunity when completing your application.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail once we have received your application.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews. Good Luck!