We would like to announce that the 2026 UNISA Postgraduate Bursary Application will open from 15 October 2025 to 19 December 2025

The core purpose is to provide financial support to postgraduate students through a student-centred platform and assist the university in attracting and supporting postgraduate students in delivering quality research outputs.

Important Notices:

2026 Honours Bursaries Q&A Session

The details of the 2026 Q&A session where you will learn more about the Unisa PG Diploma and Honours Bursary application, awarding and refunds process are as follows:

Date: Monday, 13 October 2025
Time: 10am (CAT)
Link: Microsoft Team, 2026 Honours Bursaries Q&A Session

 2026 Masters and Doctoral Bursary Q&A Session

The details of the 2026 Q&A session where you will learn more about the Unisa Masters and Doctoral Bursary application, awarding and refunds process are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time: 10am (CAT)
Direct Link: Microsoft Teams, 2026 Masters & Doctoral Bursaries Q&A Session

To all 2025 Approved & Awarded students:

• Kindly note that the processing of refund(s) and research allowance(s) is still in progress, hence please ensure that all the required documentation have been submitted to the correct administrator as per the email request.

For more information visit:

• Master's and Doctoral Bursary 
• PG Diploma and Honours Bursary