Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study

Are you an undergraduate or postgraduate student in any of these fields: Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science (such as Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, and Information), Statistics, Technology (such as Financial and Information), as well as disciplines within the emerging field of Behavioural Economics (including Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, and Neuroscience)?

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is seeking individuals that fall into any of these fields as it aims to foster academic excellence and cultivate the next generation of African talent and leaders. As a recipient of this scholarship, if you are offered employment in Standard, you will be expected to work for Standard Bank after you have graduated from your tertiary institution.

Do you fall into this category and desire a scholarship to study? Then check below for more details:

Undergraduate Bursary

The undergraduate bursary targets students who have completed their first year and require financial support from their second year onwards. Applicants should demonstrate well-roundedness and strong academic performance in their chosen field.

Minimum eligibility criteria include:

• Attainment of an average score of 65% or higher in the most recent examinations.
• Enrollment in full-time undergraduate studies.
• Participation in a formal assessment process, including Psychometric evaluation and an interview.
• Consideration of financial need in the application process.

Postgraduate Bursary

The postgraduate bursary offers full-cost bursaries to financially deserving and academically excellent students pursuing postgraduate studies in the specified fields.

Minimum eligibility criteria include:

• Attainment of an average score of 65% or higher in the most recent examinations.
• Registration for full-time postgraduate studies at a public South African institution of higher learning.
• Participation in a formal assessment process, including Psychometric evaluation and an interview.
• Consideration of financial need in the application process.

Bursary Details

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund covers various study-related expenses, including university fees, accommodation (university residence or private accommodation), meals, books, a laptop computer, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and transport between home and campus.

Applicants should excel academically in fields such as:

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

Application Process

To apply, access the Study Trust Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund during the 2025 bursary application season, which runs from May 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.

For inquiries, contact Susan Dube at [email protected].

For more information, visit the Official Webpage of the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme.