Call for applications: merSETA Honours Bursaries 2026

The Centre for Graduate Support is offering funding opportunities for outstanding students in 
* Natural Sciences 
* Economics and Management Sciences.

 Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Apply for a full-time Honours programme
• Minimum 65% average in your final year undergraduate studies
• Attend 5 Research Capacity Development workshops hosted by the Centre for Graduate Support
• Bursary cannot be used to pay outstanding fees from previous years
• Meeting criteria does not guarantee funding

Deadline: 30 November 2025

Complete the document below and submit with the necessary documentation: 
merSETA Honours Bursary Application Form

Enquiries:  David MacHeu at MacHeuTD@ufs.ac.za or at the Centre for Graduate Support, Johannes Brill Building, Office 10

Postgraduate Bursaries and Fees

The CGS provides funding to students in need of financial aid. Our focus is mainly on UFS Honours, Research Master's, and Research PHD students, as well as NRF bursaries. The funding office also informs and updates postgraduate students of available national and international bursaries and scholarship opportunities. Our funding consultants are available to assist with UFS and NRF funding enquiries.

Call for UFS Tuition Fee Bursaries:

Progress Report for 2025

• For all UFS Honours, masters and PhD bursaries, contact Dr Danila Wessels at postgradfunding@ufs.ac.za 
• For NRF masters and PhD bursaries, contact Lindiwe Booi at postgradfunding@ufs.ac.za 
  
• For all NRF and Merseta honours bursaries, contact David MacHeu at postgradfunding@ufs.ac.za 

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