SAAB Scholarship

The South African Association Botanist (SAAB) is inviting postgraduate students to apply for their bursary program for the 2025 academic year. The SAAB is a prominent organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the field of botany within South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

SAAB Scholarship - 2025 Online Applications 

About the SAAB Scholarship

The SAAB scholarship program entails endorsing research avenues crucial for comprehending and resolving botanical problems in South Africa. The program's long-term goal is for bursary recipients to become engaged participants in the botanical community, making long-term contributions to conservation, education, and research in order to support and advance plant science research in South Africa. The bursaries assist in removing financial obstacles to admission and advancement in postgraduate botanical research. 

FIELD OF STUDY

The scholarship programme is open to students who are pursuing or want to pursue a postgraduate qualification in the following fields:

• Botanically-related science studies (Honours/ 4th year/ Masters)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAAB SCHOLARSHIP

To qualify for the SAAB Scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a resident of a country in the SADC region
• Must have have graduated with a minimum of 70% in your studies 
• Must be studying a qualification in the above listed field
• Must be studying at a South African accredited University
• Must be an Honours/Masters or a 4th year student 
• If Masters student; must have graduated with a minimum of 70% for a BSc Honours
• Must be in your first Masters study
• Must have a supervisor that is a member of the SAAB.

SAAB SCHOLARSHIP COVERS:

• Honours OR 4th year: R15 000 awarded to three students 
• Masters: R50 000 awarded to three students (R25 000 first year and R25 000 second year)

SAAB SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• CV with two references.
• Motivational letter from your supervisor 
• Certified academic transcripts
• One page motivation letter detailing proposed research interests.

How to apply for the SAAB Scholarship for the 2025 academic year 

Applying for the SAAB Scholarship is easy. All applications should be submitted online HERE. Fill in your online application form fully, upload all the required documents and submit your application. 

CLOSING DATE:

Masters students: 28 February 2025.

Honours students/ 4th year level: 31 March 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Late applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the SAAB website.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact SAAB:

Email : [email protected] 

Or 

For academic enquiries contact Prof Adeyemi Aremu:

Email: [email protected] 

The SAAB Scholarship represents a significant opportunity for postgraduate students passionate about botany to advance their studies and contribute to the understanding and conservation of South Africa's rich plant biodiversity. By supporting emerging scholars, SAAB aims to cultivate a new generation of botanists who will play a crucial role in addressing ecological challenges and promoting sustainable environmental practices within the region.