The SAAB Scholarship is offered by the South African Association of Botanists to support deserving students. As a professional organisation that supports botanists, SAAB promotes the study, research, and advancement of Botany in the country. In 2026, SAAB will celebrating 51 year since its establishment in South Africa..
The SAAB Scholarship awards funding support to students pursuing Honours and MSc in studies related to botany. The maximum funding per student is R15 000 for each year. MSc students will each receive R50 000 which comes in two payments of R25 000 in two years.
Fields of Study Supported by the SAAB Scholarship
SAAB invites applications from students pursuing Postgraduate studies in the following fields of study:
- Honours studies in Botany or related studies
- MSc in Botany or related studies
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SAAB Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Below is a set of requirements that you must meet for your application to qualify:
- Applicants must be supervised by SAAB paid-up member
- Both Honours and MSc studies must be undertaken in Universities within the borders of South Africa
- Only Postgraduate students in Botany or related studies must apply for funding
- Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate qualification passed with at least 70% average
- Only SADC region students must apply (South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Seychelles, DRC, Tanzania, Madagascar, Comoros, Malawi, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Mauritius)
- MSc applicants must be in possession of a BSc Honours degree completed with a 70% pass average
How To Apply?
Apply via SAAB Scholarship Application 2026 official page.
Required Supporting Documents
- Your CV (PDF format)
- Your academic transcripts (PDF format)
- Motivation Letter with your proposed research interest (PDF format)
- Your Supervisor Motivation Letter (PDF format)
Closing Date
28 February 2026.
*Please note:
- Only SADC region residents can apply
- Make sure you send all supporting documents to avoid disqualification.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
Scholarship Contact Information
All queries relating to the application must be directed to:
- email: saabsecretary@gmail.com
See other General Bursaries and Scholarships available for 2026 academic year.
This article was last updated in January 2025.