The South African Association of Botanists SAAB is inviting students passionate about botany and related sciences to apply for the SAAB Scholarship 2025. This prestigious scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing Honours 4th year and MSc studies in botany and related fields at recognized South African tertiary institutions.
About the South African Association of Botanists SAAB
The South African Association of Botanists SAAB was established to promote and uphold the profession of botany across academic and research institutions in South Africa. It represents various botanical disciplines and supports researchers and students in advancing their studies.
By offering this SAAB Scholarship the association aims to support promising postgraduate students ensuring the continued development of botanical sciences in South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community SADC.
SAAB Scholarship 2025 What Does It Cover
The SAAB Scholarship 2025 provides financial assistance to postgraduate students pursuing Honours 4th year and MSc degrees in botany or related disciplines.
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
Honours 4th Year Students
- 3 scholarships available
- Value R15000 for one year
- Bonus 1 year complimentary SAAB membership
MSc Students
- 3 scholarships available
- Value R50000 R25000 in Year 1 and R25000 in Year 2 if results are satisfactory
- Bonus 2 year complimentary SAAB membership
Successful applicants will be notified by
- Mid March 2025 for MSc studies
- Mid April 2025 for Honours studies
If you do not receive feedback by these dates please consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Criteria Who Can Apply
To qualify for the SAAB Scholarship 2025 applicants must meet the following minimum requirements
- Be a resident of a SADC country including
- South Africa Namibia Botswana Zambia Zimbabwe Lesotho Swaziland Angola Malawi DRC Tanzania Seychelles Mozambique Mauritius Madagascar Comoros
- Be pursuing a postgraduate qualification in botany or a related field
- Have a minimum overall average of 70 percent in previous studies
- Be enrolled at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa
- Have a supervisor who is a paid up SAAB member
- For MSc students
- Must have completed a BSc Honours degree with a minimum of 70 percent
- Must be in the first year of MSc study
Why Apply for the SAAB Scholarship
The SAAB Scholarship 2025 is more than just financial aid it is an investment in your academic and professional future. This scholarship allows you to
- Focus on your postgraduate studies without financial stress
- Gain exclusive SAAB membership and connect with top researchers
- Strengthen your academic and research credentials
- Contribute to botanical research in South Africa
If you meet the eligibility criteria do not miss this opportunity to take your botany career to the next level. Apply today
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How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the SAAB Scholarship Application Form 2025.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following compulsory documents in PDF format
- Certified full academic transcripts if unavailable submit current marks and a letter from your course coordinator
- Curriculum Vitae CV with contact details of two references
- Motivational letter written by you describing your research interests
- Motivational letter from your supervisor
Important Missing documents may result in disqualification.
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SAAB Scholarship 2025 Closing Dates
- MSc Students 28 February 2025
- Honours Students 31 March 2025
Late applications will NOT be considered Apply before the deadline to secure your opportunity.
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the SAAB Scholarship 2025 please contact the relevant persons
- Application queries saabsecretary@gmail.com
- Academic queries Prof Kelsey Glennon kelsey.glennon@wits.ac.za
The South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Scholarship 2025 is a remarkable opportunity for postgraduate students passionate about botany and related sciences. By offering financial support and exclusive SAAB membership, this scholarship aims to cultivate the next generation of botanical researchers in South Africa and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC).