SANS Killie Campbell Bursary South Africa 2025–2026
About the Bursary Provider
SANS The South African National Society (SANS) is all about celebrating and preserving South Africa’s rich historical, natural, and cultural heritage. They collaborate with various heritage organizations, including SAHRA and Amafa/Heritage KZN. The Killie Campbell Bursary is named in honor of Dr. Killie Campbell, a distinguished historian and collector, whose legacy lives on through the Killie Campbell Africana Library at UKZN.
About the Bursary Programme
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, or Doctorate) who are diving into History-related fields.
Focus area:
Your research should connect to South African history, with a preference for topics related to KwaZulu-Natal.
Study location:
You need to be enrolled at an accredited South African university.
💸 Bursary Value
Total: Up to R25,000.
Payments:
First installment (R12,500): Scheduled for September 2025, during a SANS monthly meeting.
Second installment (R12,500): This will be released after your supervisor submits a satisfactory report.
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Key Dates
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Interview (if shortlisted): Conducted in-person or via Zoom
Public presentation: Required at a SANS monthly meeting
Final soft copy: Must be submitted for publication on the SANS website
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
Be a postgraduate student in a history-related discipline
Have a research topic focused on South African history
Be enrolled at a recognized South African university
Provide proof of registration/payment and your supervisor’s details
Required Documents
There’s no official application form. Instead, please submit the following:
Your full name, gender, email, and phone number
A brief academic and personal background, including achievements
Your intended dissertation/thesis topic and research line
Your level of study (Honours, Masters, Doctorate)
The name of your institution and faculty, along with proof of payment
Your supervisor’s name and contact information
How to Apply
Make sure to submit your application before 31 July 2025 through one of the following methods:
Email:memorycoutts1@gmail.com
Physical Delivery:
The Secretary
South African National Society
31 St. Andrew
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