The Council for Geoscience (CGS) invites qualifying South African university students to apply for the Full-Time Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 25 November 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Full-time university studies
About the Council for Geoscience Bursary
The Council for Geoscience is offering bursaries to students pursuing studies in geosciences and related technical fields.
The bursary programme aims to develop and strengthen expertise in areas that support South Africa’s geoscience research, mineral resources, groundwater, environmental studies, data science and related technical disciplines.
CGS is headquartered in Silverton, Pretoria, and is responsible for collecting, managing and applying geoscience data across South Africa, both onshore and offshore.
Fields of Study Encouraged
Students pursuing studies or research in the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Engineering Geology
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Geophysics
- Hydrogeology
- Groundwater Modelling
- Geochemistry
- Economic Geology
- Mineral Economics
- Data Science
- Innovation Studies
- Geo-informatics
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- Computational Geosciences
- Mining Seismology
- Seismology
- Geohazards
- Science Communication
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Geochronology
- Palaeontology
- Geohydrology
- Marine Geology
- Exploration Geology
- Related disciplines
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Be available for vocational work during their studies when required.
- Be willing to work back after completing their studies when required.
- Be enrolled full-time at a South African institution of higher learning for the 2027 academic year.
- Have passed all modules from the previous year or semester if currently studying at a tertiary institution.
What the CGS Bursary Covers
The bursary provides support towards:
- Registration fees.
- Tuition fees.
- Accommodation allowance or transport allowance.
- Prescribed books allowance.
- Meals allowance.
- Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
- Field excursions.
- Analysis costs.
- Once-off laptop allowance for first-time bursary recipients.
Documents Required
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Motivation letter.
- Updated CV.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Latest academic record.
- Certified Grade 12 results; or
- Grade 11 results together with Grade 12 Term 3 results.
- Acceptance or admission letter from the institution of higher learning.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the official CGS Full-Time Bursary 2027 Application Form and attach all required supporting documents.
Click here to apply for Council for Geoscience Bursary 2027
Applicants should ensure that the form is completed in full and that all required documents are attached before submission.
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They meet the South African citizenship requirement.
- They are not employed.
- They are registered or accepted for full-time study in 2027.
- They have passed all required modules from their previous year or semester.
- They are willing to participate in vocational work where required.
- They understand that a work-back obligation may apply after completion of studies.
- All supporting documents are included with the application.
Closing Date
25 November 2026
Applications should be submitted before the closing date to ensure consideration.