Standard Bank Bursaries 2025
Standard Bank is looking for South African students seeking funds for their studies. The bank is interested in individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and a passion for their chosen fields.
Bursary Details
- Company Name: Standard Bank Group
- Location: South Africa
About Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group, one of the leading financial institutions in Africa, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1862. With its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, the bank has grown to become a major player in the African banking sector, offering a wide range of financial services. Standard Bank is committed to promoting economic development and social upliftment across the continent through its various initiatives, including its bursary programme.
Description
The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is designed to promote academic excellence and shape the next generation of African talent and leaders. The programme offers bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information)
- Statistics
- Technology (Financial, Information)
- Disciplines in the emerging field of Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience)
Bursary Types
- Undergraduate Bursary: This bursary is for students on track to successfully complete their first year and who require funding from their second year onwards.
- Postgraduate Bursary: This bursary provides full-cost support to financially deserving and academically outstanding students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in the funded fields.
Selection Criteria
- Strong academic results in funded qualifications.
- An average of 65% and above in the latest examinations.
- Registration for full-time studies.
- Participation in a formal assessment process, including psychometric evaluation and an interview.
- Consideration of financial need.
What the Bursary Covers
The Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund is a full-cost bursary, covering the following:
- University fees
- Accommodation (university residence or private accommodation, subject to limits)
- Meals (provided by the university or self-catering)
- Books and study materials
- A laptop computer
- A monthly stipend for living costs
- Transport between home and campus four times a year (bus ticket cost)
Post-Bursary Commitment
Bursary beneficiaries will be required to work for Standard Bank if they receive an offer of employment upon graduation.
Apply for Standard Bank Bursaries 2025
Required Documents:
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of all academic results to date (Grade 12 certificate and full tertiary academic record)
- Proof of combined household income
Applications must be submitted online through the Standard Bank Bursary Application 2025 portal.
Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
