Standard Bank Group Bursary 2026: Empowering Future Leaders Through Education

Are you a dedicated student with big dreams but limited financial means? The Standard Bank Group Bursary could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Designed to support ambitious South African students, this bursary helps turn academic potential into professional success by removing financial barriers.

What the Bursary Covers

This comprehensive bursary goes beyond tuition fees, offering full support throughout your studies. It includes:

• Full tuition fees

• Textbooks

• Accommodation

• Medical aid

• Living allowance

• Laptop

• Mentoring and psychological support

Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, the Standard Bank Group Bursary is here to support your journey from start to finish.

Who Can Apply?

The bursary is open to South African citizens who are studying full-time. You can apply if:

• You’re in your 1st, 2nd, 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies, or pursuing postgraduate studies up to Master’s level

• You’ve achieved at least 65% average in your most recent exams (e.g., mid-year/June)

• You meet the admission requirements of your university for postgraduate studies

Academic excellence and financial need are both considered in the selection process.

Fields of Study

Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in one of the following fields:

• Accounting

• Actuarial Science

• Analytics

• Commerce

• Computer and Data Science

• Economics

• Engineering

• Finance

• Information Technology

• Investments

• Mathematics

• Statistics

Application and Selection Process

If you meet the requirements, you’ll be invited to complete a formal assessment that may include:

• Psychometric evaluations

• Interviews

The application process ensures that selected students not only meet academic standards but also show potential for future impact.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2026 bursary season open on 1 May 2025 and close on 30 September 2025.

Click here to apply via Study Trust