Standard Bank: Bursaries 2025
The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is designed to promote academic excellence and shape the next generation of African talent and leaders.
Fields of Study
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information)
- Statistics
- Technology (Financial, Information)
- Disciplines in Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience)
Bursaries Offered
- Undergraduate Bursary: For students on track to complete their 1st year, needing funding from the 2nd year onwards.
- Postgraduate Bursary: Provides full-cost bursaries for financially deserving and academically sound students in funded fields.
Selection Criteria
- Strong academic results required, with an average of 65% and above.
- Must be registered for full-time studies.
- Participation in an assessment process, including psychometrics and interviews.
- Financial need considered.
What the Bursary Covers
- University fees
- Accommodation in university residence or private accommodation (limits apply)
- Meals provided or self-catering
- Books and study materials
- A laptop computer
- Monthly living stipend
- Transport costs for home-campus travel four times a year
NB. Bursary beneficiaries may be required to work for Standard Bank if offered employment upon graduation.
