Information reviewed 20 September 2026
This category covers bursary guidance for science fields. Use the links below to narrow your search to the subject closest to your intended qualification.
Study fields
Aviation and Pilot Studies BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Actuarial Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Agriculture BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Analytical Chemistry BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Animal Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Anthropology and Archaeology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Biology and Biological Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Biomedical Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Botany and Plant Studies BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Econometrics BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Environmental Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Farming BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Food Science and Food Technology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Forestry BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Genetics BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Geography BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Geomatics and Geoscience BursariesField-specific bursary guide.General Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Geology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Grain and Crop Studies BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Horticulture BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Hydrology and Hydrogeology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Marine Biology and Oceanography BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Maritime Studies BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Materials Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Microbiology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Natural Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Physics BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Soil Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Statistics BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Technology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Veterinary Science BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Water Waste and Sanitation BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Weather and Climate BursariesField-specific bursary guide.Zoology Entomology and Nematology BursariesField-specific bursary guide.
Application planning
Check academic requirements, institution restrictions, household-income rules, deadlines and any service obligation before applying.
Related Student Funding Guides
Student Funding HubRead the related guide.Bursaries for 2027Read the related guide.Bursaries by FieldRead the related guide.Bursary Application GuideRead the related guide.NSFAS 2027Read the related guide.University Applications 2027Read the related guide.
Independent guidance: funding providers, universities and government programmes can change eligibility, dates and documents. Confirm the final requirements before sending sensitive information or making financial decisions.