If you’re a student in need of financial assistance to continue your undergraduate studies or you’ve recently completed your undergraduate studies and are looking to pursue postgraduate studies, you’ll be pleased to know that the Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund is here to help. The bursary fund is designed to assist students who are in need of financial support to pursue their academic goals. The fund is open for applications for the 2025 academic year, giving you ample time to consider applying and potentially receiving financial assistance. Don’t let financial constraints hold you back from achieving your academic dreams – apply today and you could be one step closer to realizing your goals.
About the Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund:
The Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund is a program designed to support South African students in their tertiary education journey. Its aim is to foster academic excellence and nurture the future leaders of Africa. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students in their second, third, or final year, as well as postgraduate students aspiring to pursue studies up to master’s level.
Fields of Study:
This bursary is available for students pursuing or intending to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications in the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Science (including Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, and Information)
- Statistics
- Technology (Financial and Information)
- Behavioral Economics (covering Economics, Behavioral Finance, Sociology, Psychology, and Neuroscience)
Requirements for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Attainment of an average of 65% or higher in the latest examinations
- Full-time registration for undergraduate/postgraduate studies
- Pursuit or intention to pursue postgraduate studies up to Master’s level
- Compliance with admission requirements of the chosen university for postgraduate studies
- Demonstrated financial need
- Participation in a formal assessment process, including Psychometric evaluation and an interview
What does the Standard Bank Group Bursary Covers?
The bursary covers:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation (either in a university residence or private accommodation, with private accommodation subject to certain limits)
- Meals
- Books and study materials
- A laptop
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Transport between home and campus (issued four times a year, equivalent to a bus ticket’s cost)
Required Documents for Applications:
Applicants need to submit:
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of all academic results to date (Grade 12 Matric certificate and full tertiary academic record)
- Proof of combined household income
