SARAO Freestanding BSc and BEng Undergraduate Scholarship for 2027

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), working with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the National Research Foundation, advertised its 2027 Freestanding BSc and BEng Undergraduate Scholarship call. The eligible degree list included Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering and Computer Engineering, together with selected physics, astronomy, mathematics and computer-science combinations.

The call was open to South African citizens and permanent residents who were studying or planned to study an eligible degree at a South African university. Applicants were required to use the NRF Connect system and follow the 2027 application and funding guide. The guide controls the detailed academic thresholds, award value and conditions.

The application period opened on 1 June 2026 and closed on 14 August 2026. This is a closed 2027 call; applicants should monitor SARAO and NRF announcements for later undergraduate intakes.