Overview
National Research Foundation honours funding for eligible South African citizens and permanent residents beginning honours study in 2027.
Complete scholarship details
The 2027 DSTI-NRF Honours call supports study across Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. Successful applicants may receive Full Cost of Study or Partial Cost of Study support. The applicant closing date is 23 November 2026.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents and normally have at least a 65% average in major subjects in the final undergraduate year. Full Cost of Study prioritises financially needy applicants, exceptional academic achievers and students living with a disability under the NRF framework.
Tips for this scholarship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the official NRF announcement dated 28 July 2026. Applicant deadline is 23 November 2026; applicants should read the current guide and any assessment requirements before submitting.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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