National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) Bursaries 2026

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) invites South African postgraduate students to apply for the NERSA Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. This bursary targets Master’s and PhD students whose studies align with South Africa’s electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines sectors, supporting the development of scarce skills critical to the country’s energy future.

• Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
• Be a South African citizen
• Intend to study towards a Master’s or PhD degree in 2026
• Be accepted at a South African University or University of Technology
• Have a strong academic record
• Demonstrate potential for academic success
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be in financial need
• Not be in receipt of any other bursary funding
• Show interest in pursuing a career in the energy sector
• Failure to meet any of the above criteria will result in disqualification.