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SA-CERN Excellence Bursary for Postgraduate South African Students
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- Various
- Host country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
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The SA-CERN Excellence Bursary is made available for MSc or PhD (Postgraduate) South African students looking for more financial support to aid their studies.
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are resolved to support access to global infrastructure as a key component of infrastructure provision for research and development as well as human capacity development.
National programs were established among them the South Africa- **European Council for Nuclear Research** (SA-CERN) program in order to enable south African researchers from all universities and institutions to access the largest international research infrastructure in the world.
In order to take advantage of the huge potential offered by CERN for young South African students, the Coordination Committee of the SA-CERN program decided to allocate a limited number of bursaries to the best South African students who wish to embrace a career as a researcher in a number of scientific and technical fields.
The SA-CERN Excellence Bursary seeks outstanding individuals to aid their MSc or PhD studies in research related to the CERN facility. The goal is to support a pipeline of representative, excellent students into the next generation of South African academics studying the fundamental nature of the Universe.
If you are a South African student with academic zest, then this opportunity might be for you.
**Application deadline:** December 31, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the SA-CERN Excellence Bursary](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sa-cern-excellence-bursary-for-postgraduate-south-african-students/#h-benefits-of-the-sa-cern-excellence-bursary)
- [Eligibility Criteria for South African Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sa-cern-excellence-bursary-for-postgraduate-south-african-students/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-south-african-students)
- [How to Apply for the Postgraduate Bursary](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sa-cern-excellence-bursary-for-postgraduate-south-african-students/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-postgraduate-bursary)
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## Benefits of the SA-CERN Excellence Bursary
For the academic year 2022, the Excellence Bursaries will cover all costs of the recipient’s studies. The SA-CERN Program will also fund research travels to CERN that are related to specific projects. Overall, the award shall be undertaken at respective CERN facilities.
## Eligibility Criteria for South African Students
The SA-CERN Program seeks outstanding individuals to aid their MSc or PhD studies in research related to the CERN facility.
- a proven track record of excellence and clear evidence of outstanding future potential
- research project and supervisor within the SA-CERN Program
- registration at a South African university for full-time studies from 2022
- South African citizenship
## How to Apply for the Postgraduate Bursary
In order to apply for the opportunity, interested postgraduate South African students must e-mail the following documents in one PDF file:
• your up-to-date CV
• copy of your full academic record;
• statement of purpose, which must address your 1) proposed research topic, 2) proposed supervisor, 3) career goals, 4) transformation goals;
• copy of your ID document;
• three letters of recommendation (may be sent separately by letter writers);
• copies of any research publications/reports you have (co-)authored; and
• copies of your MSc dissertation (if applying for the PhD bursary) and your Honours project (BSc (Hons) / BSc (Eng)). to sacernexcellence@tlabs.ac.za by 31 December 2021
For further information, you may head on over to the [official scholarship website](https://sa-cern.tlabs.ac.za/) or contact [sacernexcellence@tlabs.ac.za](mailto:sacernexcellence@tlabs.ac.za).
[Download the application form here](https://www.tlabs.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/pdf/sa-cern/sacern_bursary_11nov2021.pdf).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in South Africa
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the SA-CERN Excellence Bursary for Postgraduate South African Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to South Africa for the duration of the programme.
Is the SA-CERN Excellence Bursary for Postgraduate South African Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.