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Company: Council For Geoscience
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 23 January 2026
Council for Geoscience (CGS) Full-Time Bursary Programme 2026
Are you a high-achieving student passionate about the earth sciences? The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has officially invited university students to apply for its Full-Time Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. This is a prestigious opportunity designed to create and support expertise in the geosciences and related technical fields in South Africa.
About the Council for Geoscience
The CGS is mandated to collect and curate all geoscience data in South Africa, both on and offshore. Headquartered in Silverton, Pretoria, the council focuses on finding meaningful geoscience solutions to address real-world challenges. By joining this programme, you become part of a winning team of scientists dedicated to national development.
What the CGS Bursary Covers
The CGS provides a comprehensive support package to ensure students can focus entirely on their studies. The bursary includes:
- Registration and tuition fees.
- Accommodation and transport allowance.
- Prescribed books.
- Meals.
- Field excursions and analysis.
- A once-off laptop allowance for first-time bursars.
Approved Fields of Study
The CGS awards bursaries for full-time study in the following disciplines:
- 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
To be considered for this programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must not be currently employed and must be available for vocational work during studies and work-back upon completion.
- Must be enrolled full-time at a South African institution of higher learning for the 2026 academic year.
- Students already at an institution must have passed all modules from the previous year/semester.
- Note: Preference is given to, but not limited to, previously disadvantaged applicants.
Required Application Documents
Your application must be accompanied by the following documents:
- A motivation letter.
- An updated CV.
- A certified copy of your Identity Document (ID).
- A copy of your latest academic record.
- A copy of your certified matric results.
- An acceptance or admission letter from your university.
How to Apply
Interested students should follow these steps to apply:
- Step 1: Complete the application form available on the CGS website at www.geoscience.org.za.
- Step 2: Email your application and all supporting documents to [email protected].
- Step 3: Ensure you include the reference ‘BursaryFT-2026’ in the subject line of your email.
Critical Dates:
- Closing Date: 23rd January 2026.
- Important Note: Late submissions or failure to submit all required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Contact Information
For all enquiries regarding the bursary programme, you can contact the CGS at:
- Email: [email protected].
- Telephone: 012 841 1106 / 1118.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fund your future in science. Apply before January 23rd!