Are you a botany-related student looking for financial aid? The South African Association of Botanists invites all eligible students to apply for its annual Scholarship, popularly known as the SABB Scholarship.
Details about SAAB Scholarship 2025
- Bursary Name: SAAB Scholarship
- Provider: South African Association of Botanists
- Eligible Fields: Botany-related fields
- Application Deadline: 28 February 2025 for Masters Bursaries & 31 March 2025 for Honours Bursaries
- Funding Amount: R15 000 for 1 year of tertiary study at Honors level
- Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/45w5nmey
About the Bursary Provider
The South African Association of Botanists was established to advance Botany, promote and uphold the status of this profession in all sectors, and perform such functions as may be desirable for the attainment of these objectives.
The association has an active body of student participants. You can read more about their activities on Facebook ( here); each year, the South African Association of Botanists awards “SAAB Scholarships” to SADEC graduates with an average of 70% or above grade.
In 2025, three registered students may be granted a competitive award of R15 000 for one year of tertiary study at the Honours level (or 4th-year level) in Botany and related fields.
Why should you apply?
Successful applicants will receive R15 000 for one year at the Honours level (or 4th-year level) in Botany and related fields.
Three MSc students will receive R50 000 each, split into R25 000 in the first year and another R25 000 in the second year, provided they make satisfactory academic progress.
Successful Honours recipients receive a one-year SAAB student membership, while MSc recipients receive a two-year membership, granting them access to professional networks, conferences, and resources.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to SADC (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros) graduates who meet the academic requirements.
- Academic Performance:
- Applicants must have an average grade of 70% or above in their previous studies.
- Applicants with an average of less than 70% are NOT eligible for consideration.
Applicants must be registered at a South African institution.
The applicant’s supervisor must be a paid-up SAAB member.
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV):
- Must include the names of two referees.
- Letter of Motivation from Supervisor:
- Written by the applicant’s supervisor, supporting the application.
- Certified Academic Transcripts:
- If the accredited transcript is not yet available, applicants may submit:
- Current marks with a letter from the course coordinator on an institutional letterhead.
- However, the bursary payment will only be made after submitting the certified transcript.
- If the accredited transcript is not yet available, applicants may submit:
- One-Page Personal Motivation:
- Must include a description of the applicant’s proposed research.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Applications must be submitted. SAAB Scholarship Application Form 2025
Email submissions will NOT be accepted unless specially arranged.
All required documents will be considered in the selection process.
The SAAB Council reserves the right not to make any awards if candidates do not meet all criteria.
Application Deadline & Contact Details
Closing dates:
- 28 February 2025 for Masters Bursaries
- 31 March 2025 for Honours Bursaries
Contact Details
For more enquiries, contact saabsecretary@gmail.com or Prof Kelsey Glennon via email: Kelsey.glennon@wits.ac.za
Late applications will NOT be considered.
Do not miss this chance to get your education funded while you focus on studying. Share this opportunity with friends and colleagues who are looking for ways and means to fund their tertiary education.
