Standard Bank is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Analytics Science
- Agriculture
- Behavioural Economics
- Behavioural Finance
- Business Science
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Financial Technology
- Information Science
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
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About the Standard Bank Bursary 2026 Applications
The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses:
- full tuition fees,
- textbooks and other study materials,
- laptop,
- accommodation,
- meals,
- a monthly living allowance and transport (in the form of a bus ticket, between home and campus 4 times a year).
Before 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 Criteria
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 have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields listed above
- You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2026
- 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 need
How to Apply for Standard Bank Bursary for 2026
Applications must be submitted online at: Standard Bank Bursary Application 2026
Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.
Submit 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)
Standard Bank Bursary 2026 Closing Date
The closing date for this bursary is 5 October 2025 (extension).
