Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme

Nothing should stop you from achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself. Standard Bank is passionate about giving every young person the opportunity to thrive. That’s why they’ve developed the Standard Bank Group Bursary for South Africans. Apply now!

📖 About the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme

This opportunity offers financial support to help you study, gain an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, and make your ambitions a reality – whatever they may be. It’s one of the ways Standard Bank is working to drive academic excellence throughout the continent, ensuring everyone has the best chance to succeed and shape the next generation of Africa’s talent.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: May 2, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
• Category:
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Postgraduate
  • Undergraduate
• Opportunity Location: South Africa
• Eligible Locations:
  • South Africa
  • Africa

🎁 Benefits of the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme

The bursary covers the following:

• Full tuition costs
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Medical aid
• Living allowance
• Laptop
• Mentoring and psychological support

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The Standard Bank Group Bursary is available for funding your first, second, third, and final year of undergraduate studies, as well as for pursuing postgraduate studies up to Master’s level.

To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid-year/June).
• Be registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
• Meet the admission requirements of your university if applying for a postgraduate bursary.

Fields of Study:

Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance in any of the following fields:

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Analytics
• Commerce
• Computer and Data Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Investments
• Mathematics
• Statistics

📝 Application Process

If you pass the first stage of the application, Standard Bank will invite you to participate in a formal assessment process, which may include:

• Psychometric evaluation
• Interview

Financial need is also considered during the application process.

Application Timeline:

• Application Opens: May 1, 2025
• Application Closes: September 30, 2025

How to Apply:

1. Visit the Study Trust Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund to access the application portal.
2. For inquiries, email apply@studytrust.org.za.

📅 Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme.
• Apply for the bursary via the Study Trust Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to achieve your academic and career goals with the support of Standard Bank!

• Full tuition costs
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Medical aid
• Living allowance
• Laptop
• Mentoring and psychological support.