Standard Bank Group is calling on ambitious and deserving South African students to apply for its 2026 Bursary Programme.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Location: South Africa (public universities)
Fields of Study Funded:
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information)
- Technology (Financial, Information)
- Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience)
Undergraduate Bursary Requirements:
- Currently completing 1st year, applying for 2nd year onwards
- Average of 65% and above in the latest exams
- Registered for full-time studies at a public SA institution
- Financial need considered
- Must complete psychometric tests and interviews
Postgraduate Bursary Requirements:
- Studying towards postgraduate (up to Master’s) qualifications in the above fields
- Minimum 65% average
- Enrolled full-time at a public SA institution
- Financial need considered
- Subject to psychometric testing and interview
What the Bursary Covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation in residence or private lodging (within set limits)
- Meals
- Books & study materials
- Laptop
- Monthly stipend
- Transport to and from university (4 times per year)
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2026
Required Documents (Upload in Application Portal):
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Grade 12 certificate and all tertiary academic results
- Proof of combined household income
Note: Applications are open from 1 May to 30 September 2025
If selected and offered employment upon graduation, bursary recipients will be expected to work at Standard Bank.
