NRF Relaxes Age Restrictions on Postgraduate Scholarships

In a significant policy adjustment aimed at promoting equity in higher education funding, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa has relaxed age restrictions for a portion of its postgraduate scholarships. Effective from the 2025/2026 funding cycle (announced in May 2025 for the 2026 academic year), 20% of the total postgraduate funding allocation is now set aside for scholarships with no upper age limit. This provides a vital opportunity for applicants who ex... Read more »
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