South African Reserve Bank (SARB): Bursaries 2027

•  Apply before Sep 30, 2026 

Overview

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), as part of addressing the severe shortage of skills in South Africa, provides scholarships and bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. In support of the corporate social initiatives of the SARB and its External Bursary Scheme, a number of external scholarships and bursaries are made available annually to qualifying prospective undergraduates.

Fields of Study Covered By the Bursary

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate degree studies, including but not limited to, fields related to functions and activities of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Requirements:

For students to be considered for the bursary, they must meet the following requirements:

• Have provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university;
• Have achieved an average pass mark of 70% in the June Grade 12/Matric examinations, with the final awarding of the bursary subject to final results;
• Be younger than 30 years of age;
• Be in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary)
  
  

How to Apply

Download Bursary Application Form

Examination results, proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (a student number) and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application. Use PROMO CODE: SARBEXT2027

Submit by post to:

Dimpho Nkoana
POSTNET Suite 101
Private Bag X153
Bryanston
2021

Or

Via Email to: sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za

Or

Online Applications: SARB Bursary Application 2026

The closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Late applications will not be considered.