Key Facts
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- Field of Study
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Eligibility Requirements
- Resident of a SADC country
- Enrolled or about to enrol in an Honours or MSc programme in Botany or a related field
- Meets SAAB's minimum academic average requirement
- Continued MSc funding is typically dependent on satisfactory academic progress
About South African Association of Botanists Scholarship
The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) is a learned society, founded in 1976, dedicated to advancing botany and plant sciences in South Africa and the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. SAAB publishes the South African Journal of Botany and runs an annual postgraduate bursary/scholarship scheme to support students studying Botany or closely related plant-science fields.
Funding Details
Multiple independent bursary information sources consistently describe SAAB awarding a small number of Honours-level bursaries and a small number of MSc-level scholarships each year, paid over the duration of the qualifying study period. Exact award values were not independently confirmed on SAAB's own website during this review -- applicants should verify current amounts directly with SAAB before relying on any published figure.
Where You Can Study
Open to students at any accredited university in the SADC region studying Botany, plant sciences, or a closely related biological science field at Honours or MSc level.
About South African Association of Botanists (SAAB)
The South African Association of Botanists is the country's professional scientific society for botanists, existing to advance botanical science and disseminate research and information among its members, under a mission…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The scheme is open to students resident in a SADC country who are enrolled, or about to enrol, in an Honours or Master's (MSc) programme in Botany or a closely related field, and who meet SAAB's academic performance threshold.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the SAAB scholarship pay?
Several independent bursary-listing sites report Honours awards of roughly R15,000 and MSc awards of roughly R50,000 paid over two years, but SAAB's own website did not return a readable, current confirmation of these figures during this review. Treat these figures as indicative only and confirm with SAAB directly.
Is the current round still open?
No. The round found during research closed on 28 February 2026, which has already passed as of 27 August 2026. SAAB typically re-opens applications early in each calendar year -- check sabotany.co.za for the next call.
Who can I contact for more information?
SAAB can be contacted at SAABsecretary@gmail.com for clarification on eligibility, required documents, and submission requirements.
