Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 26 February 2026
- Provider
- Armscor
- Field of study
- Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 dates had been published when we checked.
VerifiedArmscor buys and tests equipment for the South African National Defence Force. Its bursary funds engineering and science students for careers in defence technology.
About the Armscor Bursary
- Mainly engineering, science and technology.
- Linked to defence research and acquisition.
- Usually includes a work-back.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Strong Mathematics and Physical Science results.
- Studying or accepted at a public university.
- Studying a listed field.
How to apply
- Watch armscor.co.za/bursaries from November 2026.
- Prepare your ID, results and proof of registration.
- Apply as the call directs, or email bursaries@armscor.co.za.
Closing date
26 February 2026 for the last window. No 2027 dates announced.
Contact details
- Email: bursaries@armscor.co.za
See also the CSIR bursary, the Nanoteq bursary and our electronic engineering bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the Armscor bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 dates had been published when we checked. The 2026 scheme ran from 3 November 2025 to 26 February 2026, so expect the next window from around November 2026.
2. What is Armscor? +
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa, the state entity that acquires defence equipment and runs defence research and testing facilities.
3. Which fields? +
Mainly engineering, science and technology fields linked to defence, plus others in each year's call.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens with strong Mathematics and Physical Science results, studying or accepted at a public university.
5. Is there a work-back? +
State entity bursaries usually include a work-back. Confirm in the call.
6. How do I contact Armscor? +
Email bursaries@armscor.co.za.
Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 dates had been published when we checked. The 2026 scheme ran from 3 November 2025 to 26 February 2026, so expect the next window from around November 2026 on Armscor’s own website.
About Armscor
State-owned company (defence acquisition)
The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd, known as Armscor, buys and manages defence equipment for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Armscor describes its mission as empowering the SANDF and other stakeholders with world-class defence…
Read the full Armscor profile →- Address
- 370 Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0048
- Phone
- +27 12 428 1911
- info@armscor.co.za
- Website
- armscor.co.za
