On behalf of the NASSP consortium you are invited to apply for the NASSP Honours and Masters programmes in Astrophysics and Space Science
2026 Application Deadlines:
Honours (All nodes) - 31 August 2025
Masters (All nodes) - 31 July 2025
Instructions for applying for NASSP Honours 2026
1. Apply to the node University you would like to attend
Options are:
2. Complete the online NASSP Honours 2026 application form
3. Email the following documents to nasspapplications@uct.ac.za
1. full CV
2. electronic copy of academic transcripts (official with university letterhead)
3. copy of passport or SA ID document
NOTE: You will be notified before beginning of November 2025 if you have been selected for NASSP Honours. If unsuccessful you can then still apply for a general NRF scholarship (deadline mid-November 2025).
Instructions for applying for NASSP Master’s 2026
1. Apply to the node University you would like to attend
Options are:
2. Fill in the form below to apply for NASSP Master’s
ONLY if you are applying for a SARAO or SANSA bursary, there is one extra step:
3. Apply for a SARAO or SANSA Master’s bursary on the NRF system and follow the steps and if you get stuck, please contact the people listed on the grant call documents.
