Key Facts
- Status
- Check Provider for Dates
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Full-time student at a recognised South African university
- Studying a qualifying geoscience-related field
- Preference given to previously disadvantaged applicants
About Council for Geoscience Bursary
The Council for Geoscience (CGS), South Africa's national geoscience agency, offers a full-time bursary programme to build a pipeline of skilled geoscientists and related professionals. The programme funds South African university students studying disciplines such as geology, environmental science, data science, hydrogeology, mining seismology, and remote sensing.
Funding Details
The bursary covers tuition, accommodation and transport, meals, textbooks, fieldwork costs, and a laptop.
Where You Can Study
Geology, Environmental Science, Data Science, Hydrogeology, Mining Seismology, and Remote Sensing, at recognised South African universities.
About Council for Geoscience
The Council for Geoscience is South Africa's national geoscience organisation, conducting geological survey, mapping, and research work that underpins the country's mining, water, and infrastructure sectors. Based in Pre…
View full provider profile →- Address
- 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria, 0184
- Phone
- +27 12 841 1911
- info@geoscience.org.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to South African citizens registered as full-time students at a recognised South African university in a qualifying geoscience-related field. Preference is given to, but not limited to, applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Questions about this application?
Contact Council for Geoscience directly:
Last verified:
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the most recent intake close?
The most recently published round, for the 2026 academic year, closed on 23 January 2026. That window has passed.
When does the next intake open?
As of this page's last verification (28 August 2026), the Council for Geoscience had not yet published dates for its next bursary round. Check the official Council for Geoscience website for updates.
How do I apply?
Previous rounds required applications to be submitted by email to bursaries@geoscience.org.za, with the reference "BursaryFT" plus the relevant academic year in the subject line.
