Undergraduate & Postgraduate Funding
Standard Bank Official Website
FUNDER
Standard Bank Group
FUNDED FIELDS
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Science (Actuarial, Data, Computer, Analytics)
- Technology (FinTech & IT)
- Behavioural Economics (Psychology, Sociology, Finance, Neuroscience)
WHO CAN APPLY
Undergraduate
- Must be progressing to 2nd year and above
- Minimum 65% average
- Registered for full-time studies
Postgraduate
- Minimum 65% average
- Must register for full-time postgraduate study
✔ Financial need is considered
✔ Must pass psychometric tests & interview
WHAT THE BURSARY COVERS
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation (res/private)
- Meals
- Books & study materials
- Laptop
- Monthly allowance
- Transport (home ↔ campus)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Certified ID copy
- Academic results (Matric + tertiary)
- Proof of household income
APPLICATION PERIOD
1 June – 30 September 2026
IMPORTANT
- Must study at a public South African university
- Beneficiaries may be required to work for Standard Bank after graduation
HOW TO APPLY
Apply via StudyTrust platform
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