Bursary Overview
The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is designed to promote academic excellence and shape the next generation of African talent and African leaders. It is open to students requiring funding for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in select fields.
Undergraduate Bursary
Targeted at students entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of full-time undergraduate study from 2027 onwards. Applicants must have a strong academic record and financial need.
Postgraduate Bursary
Designed for financially deserving and academically sound students pursuing full-time postgraduate studies, up to Master’s level, in specific fields.
Fields of Study Covered
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information)
- Statistics
- Technology (Financial, Information)
- Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience)
What the Bursary Covers
- University fees
- Accommodation (university or private, subject to limits)
- Meals
- Books and study materials
- A laptop computer
- Monthly living stipend
- Transport between home and campus four times a year
Requirements
Undergraduate Students:
- Completed Matric
- Studying full-time towards a relevant qualification
- Entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in 2027
- Studying at a recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa
- Strong academic record
- Minimum overall average of 65%
- Financial need
Postgraduate Students:
- Full-time study towards a postgraduate qualification (up to Master’s)
- Recognised public tertiary institution in South Africa
- Strong academic record
- Minimum overall average of 65%
- Financial need
