Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme for 2027

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme supports South African students who are academically well-rounded and want to complete undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. The programme considers financial need and supports a broad range of fields connected to commerce, finance, science, technology and other priority areas.

Listed areas include agriculture, commerce, engineering, mathematics, actuarial science, analytics, business, computer science, data and information sciences, statistics, financial and information technology, economics, behavioural finance, sociology, psychology and neuroscience. Applicants must be South African citizens, have achieved an average of at least 65% in their latest examinations and be registered for full-time undergraduate, postgraduate or master's studies. Postgraduate applicants must meet their university's admission requirements.

The bursary can cover full tuition, textbooks, accommodation, medical aid, a living allowance and a laptop. Bursars may also receive mentoring and psychological support. The selection process can include a psychometric assessment and an interview.

Standard Bank states that applications open between June and the end of September each year. The 2027 intake's annual application window therefore closed at the end of September 2026. Applicants should use the StudyTrust link on the official Standard Bank page for the next cycle.