CPUT Postgraduate Bursaries 2027

The 2027 CPUT Postgraduate Bursary Programme provides financial assistance to students undertaking eligible postgraduate studies at the institution.

The call is open to students entering or continuing eligible postgraduate qualifications, including research Master's degrees, the research component of coursework Master's degrees and Doctoral programmes.

First-time entrants to a qualification must have achieved at least 65% in their previous qualification. Returning Master's and Doctoral students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress.

Funding is competitive and subject to the university's bursary rules and available budget. Students who currently receive a CPUT postgraduate bursary must submit a new application for 2027.

Must be a new or returning postgraduate student at CPUT.

Must be pursuing an eligible full-time postgraduate qualification in 2027.

First-time entrants must have achieved at least 65% in their previous qualification.

Returning Master's and Doctoral students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress.

Part-time students are not eligible.

Applicants in full-time salaried employment are not eligible.

Current CPUT bursary recipients must reapply for 2027.

Students accepted but not yet registered may apply, but proof of full-time registration will be required before funding is finalised.

The bursary supports the following postgraduate study categories:

Postgraduate Diplomas.

Honours degrees.

Research Master's degrees.

The research component of coursework Master's degrees.

Doctoral degrees.

Applicants must meet the academic and admission requirements for their intended qualification at CPUT.

Applicants must consult the official 2027 Postgraduate Bursary Rules for the complete supporting-document checklist.

Applicants should prepare their academic records, proof of admission or registration, and any other documents required by the university's bursary application process.

Students accepted but not yet registered must provide proof of full-time registration before funding can be finalised.

Applicants who already have a CPUT student account must:

Visit the official CPUT Postgraduate Funding Opportunities page.

Read the 2027 Postgraduate Bursary Rules carefully.

Prepare the required supporting documents.

Log in using their CPUT account details.

Complete and submit the online postgraduate bursary application before the deadline.

Applicants who are completely new to CPUT for 2027 must email mhlekwap@cput.ac.za to request application instructions, as the online application form requires a CPUT account.

Applicants who have been accepted but are not yet registered may still apply before the deadline. Proof of full-time registration will be required before funding can be finalised.