Hungry to pursue an academic qualification? Looking for financial support to help you grow your dreams? Consider a Standard Bank Bursary.

Our bursaries allow an opportunity for youth intending to study or currently studying to access funding for formal studies at a recognised tertiary institution.

Qualification criteria:

Applicants should be in their second year of studies or later. Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid-year / June). Applicants must be registered for full time undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Applicants must meet the entry requirements of the University.

• Applicants will be required to participate in a formal assessment process including but not limited to Psychometric evaluation and an interview.
• Financial need is considered in applications.

What our bursaries cover?

• Full tuition costs
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Medical Aid
• Living Allowance
• LaptopBefore final selection is made, applicants will be required to participate in a formal assessment process, which may include but is not limited to Psychometric evaluation and an interview.

  After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for Standard Bank, depending on availability of positions.

  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARD BANK BURSARY

  Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
  Undergraduate students:

  • You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be entering your 2nd year, 3rd year of final year of study in 2024
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent examinations
  • You must be in financial need

  Postgraduate students:

  • You must be studying full-time towards a postgraduate qualification (up to Master’s level), in one of the fields listed above
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent examinations
  • You must be in financial needSubmit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
    • ID Document (certified copy)
    • Matric certificate (certified copy)
    • Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
    • Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)

     

    CLOSING DATE FOR THE STANDARD BANK BURSARY

    30 September 2023.
    (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

    CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

    For any queries related to these bursary programmes, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:
    Bursary enquiries
    Tel: 011 403 1632
    Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za