South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is inviting aspiring economists who will be entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2026 academic year to apply for its External Bursary Programme.
📖 About the 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. Its responsibilities include:
- Regulating the South African financial sector
- Designing and distributing banknotes and coins
- Managing interest rates
- Setting cash reserve requirements for banks
- Ensuring the stability of the banking sector and the wider financial system
Purpose of the Bursary
The SARB aims to address the severe shortage of skills in South Africa by providing scholarships and bursaries to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. These bursaries are offered to qualifying prospective undergraduates in the following fields:
- Economics
- Economics and Econometrics
- Economics and Mathematical Statistics
- Economic Science
🎁 Benefits of the Bursary
Recipients of the bursary will receive:
- Full or partial scholarships and bursaries to support their studies.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree in the field of economics.
- Achieved an average pass mark of 70% in their current year of study, with a strong command of English and Mathematics (70% and above).
- Be younger than 30 years of age.
- Demonstrate financial need (unable to afford university without a bursary).
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Late applications will not be considered.
Required Documents:
- Examination results
- Proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (e.g., student number)
- Any other supporting documents
Submission Methods:
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By Post:
Dimpho Nkoana POSTNET Suite 101 Private Bag X153 Bryanston 2021 -
By Email:
sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za -
Online Applications:
Apply Online
Promo Code: SARBERD26
📜 Bursary Agreement
- Applicants may be required to attend interviews.
- Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement with the SARB.
📂 Attachments
📌 Key Dates
- Date Published: 31 May 2025
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
For more details, visit the South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme Portal.
- Scholarships and bursaries will be offered to recipients.
