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SAINTS @tlabs Fully-Funded Masters and Doctoral Scholarships in Science and Engineering for South African Students
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SAINT, or commonly referred to as the Southern African Institute for Nuclear Technology and Sciences (SAINTS) is a division of iThemba LABS focusing on the provision of education, training, and professional development for students and staff linked in the first instance to iThemba LABS.
Currently, they are inviting academically outstanding students to apply for fully-funded Masters and Doctoral scholarships (in fields of Science and Engineering) to do their research full-time in one of the following fields:
• basic nuclear physics (study of nuclear reactions, shapes, and more),
• applied nuclear physics (study of radiation effects on matter, environmental radiation, accelerator mass spectrometry, and more),
• materials science (materials characterization),
• nanoscience (new materials development),
• radiobiology (studying effects of radiation on the body),
• radiochemistry (development of novel radioisotopes for use in nuclear medicine and more), and
• advanced control systems for accelerator components and detector instrumentation (Engineering, Computer science).
Please note that this call for applications is only extended to South African students.
**Application deadline:** December 31, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the SAINTS @tlabs Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/saints-tlabs-fully-funded-masters-and-doctoral-scholarships-in-science-and-engineering-for-south-african-students/#h-benefits-of-the-saints-tlabs-scholarships)
- [Eligibility Criteria for South African Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/saints-tlabs-fully-funded-masters-and-doctoral-scholarships-in-science-and-engineering-for-south-african-students/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-south-african-students)
- [How to Apply for a Masters or Doctoral Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/saints-tlabs-fully-funded-masters-and-doctoral-scholarships-in-science-and-engineering-for-south-african-students/#h-how-to-apply-for-a-masters-or-doctoral-scholarships)
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## Benefits of the SAINTS @tlabs Scholarships
Other than a full-cost scholarship, successful students will also be sponsored to attend at least one international conference and/or participate in an international research visit during their studies.
Furthermore, a list of available projects and associated research supervisors at iThemba LAB, for 2022, is available [here](https://tinyurl.com/share-sps2022-projects).
## Eligibility Criteria for South African Students
In order to apply for the masters and doctoral opportunity, please make sure that you meet the following requirements:
• an above-average academic record, especially for the degree before the one planned to be pursued in 2022
• must be a South African citizen
• must register at a South African University for full-time studies from 2022, and
• must be supervised/co-supervised by a staff member at iThemba LABS for studies commencing in 2022.
## How to Apply for a Masters or Doctoral Scholarships
If you’re a South African student interested to pursue an opportunity in Science and Engineering, simply follow the steps below.
To start your application process, e-mail the following documents in one PDF file:
• your up-to-date CV;
• copy of your full academic record;
• copies of all your degree/diploma certificates to date;
• letter in which you indicate your selected research project, your motivation for selecting this project, your choice of institution to register for your studies, and your career goals;
• copy of your ID document;
• two letters of support (one from your current or most recent lecturer/supervisor) ; and the following as separate PDF file attachments:
• copies of any research publications/reports you have authored or co-authored, and
• copies of your dissertation (MSc) or mini-dissertation (BSc (Hons) / BSc (Eng)). to saintsadmin@tlabs.ac.za by no later than 31 December 2021 For further information contact: The SAINTS Office, iThemba LABS, +27 (21) 843 1411, E-mail: saintsadmin@tlabs.ac.za.
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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
- 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
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
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)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- 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 SAINTS @tlabs Fully-Funded Masters and Doctoral Scholarships in Science and Engineering for 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 the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the SAINTS @tlabs Fully-Funded Masters and Doctoral Scholarships in Science and Engineering for South African Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. 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.