Finance Your Future with the Standard Bank Bursary Fund

Nothing should hold you back from achieving the goals you’ve set for your life and career. At Standard Bank, empowering young people across South Africa to thrive is at the heart of what we do. The Standard Bank Group Bursary offers financial support to help you pursue your undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications so you can transform your ambitions into reality.

This bursary is part of Standard Bank’s commitment to driving academic excellence and nurturing Africa’s next generation of talent. By removing financial barriers, we aim to ensure that deserving students across the continent have the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities and industries.

 

 

 

What Does the Bursary Cover?

The Standard Bank Bursary offers comprehensive financial support, including:

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

Who Can Qualify?

The bursary is available to students who:

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

 

 

 

Fields of Study Covered

Applicants should have strong academic performance 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 your application is successful in the first stage, you will be invited to participate in a formal assessment process, which may include:

• Psychometric evaluation.
• Interviews.

Financial need will also be considered during the application review process.

How to Apply

To apply:

1. To access the Study Trust Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund, Click HERE.
2. Follow the link to the online application platform powered by Xhuma.
3. Applications can be submitted via the Xhuma WhatsApp facility or through the Xhuma website.

Application period: April annually to 30 September annually.

For bursary enquiries, contact: Susan Dube: susan.dube@standardbank.co.za

Take the next step in financing your future with the Standard Bank Bursary, and let nothing stand in the way of your dreams and career growth.