2026 South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

undergraduate

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) serves the economic well-being of all South Africans by maintaining price stability and financial stability. It is responsible for:

Regulating the South African financial sector
Designing and distributing banknotes and coins
Managing interest rates
Setting the cash reserve requirement for banks
Ensuring the stability of the banking sector and the wider financial system

South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

🎁 Benefits of the Bursary Scheme

Scholarship support

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university.
Achieved an average pass mark of 70% in the June Grade 12/Matric examinations. The final awarding of the bursary is subject to final results.
Be younger than 30 years of age.
Be in financial need (unable to afford university without a bursary).

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 30 September 2025 (Tuesday). Late applications will not be considered.
Applicants must submit:
- Examination results
- Proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (student number)
- Any other supporting documents

Submission Methods

By Post:

Dimpho Nkoana  
POSTNET Suite 101  
Private Bag X153  
Bryanston  
2021

By Email:
- Email Address: sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
Online Applications:
- Apply Online

Use PROMO CODE: SARB2026 during the application process.

📜 Bursary Agreement

Potential external bursars will be required to attend interviews.
Successful applicants will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB.

📂 Attachments

📌 Key Dates

Date Published: 31 May 2025
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme.

Benefits

Scholarship support

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