The Council for Geoscience (CGS) invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. This opportunity is designed to support expertise in geosciences and related fields.
About the CGS Bursary Programme
The bursary covers a variety of expenses, including:
- Registration and tuition fees
- Accommodation/Transport allowance
- Prescribed books
- Meals
- Field excursions and analysis
- One-time laptop allowance for first-time bursars
Fields of Study Supported
- Geology
- Engineering Geology
- Geophysics
- Hydrogeology (focus on groundwater modelling)
- Geochemistry
- Economic Geology
- Environmental Science
- Data Science and Innovation Studies
- Geo-informatics
- Remote Sensing
- Computational Geosciences
- Mineral Economics
- Mining Seismology
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a South African citizen
- Currently enrolled in one of the supported qualifications
- Not employed and available for mandatory work during and after studies
- Enrolled full-time at a South African institution for the 2026 academic year
- For existing students, all previous modules must have been passed
How to Apply
Students interested in applying should prepare their documentation and submit applications as directed by CGS. Create a professional CV using the CV creation tool provided.
