National Treasury Bursary 2027

About this bursary

The National Treasury offers full financial funding for South African students entering their third year of undergraduate study or pursuing postgraduate degrees. It covers tuition, registration, living allowances, accommodation, and essential learning materials.

This bursary addresses identified scarce skills within South Africa's public sector finance management. It aims to develop qualified professionals in key areas required to manage national finances and economic policy.

Strong academic performers receive priority during evaluation. Female applicants and students living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Courses of study covered

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Law

What the bursary covers

Registration fees

Full tuition fees

Accommodation and meals

Prescribed study materials

Board examination costs

Thesis or editing expenses

Monthly living allowance

Who can apply

You qualify if

Applicants must hold South African citizenship.
You must be enrolled full-time at an accredited South African public university.
You need to be entering your third year of undergraduate study, or pursuing Honours or Masters studies.
You must maintain a strong academic record with high overall marks.
Female students and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

You do not qualify if

First-year and second-year undergraduate students.
Non-South African citizens.
Part-time students or students enrolled at private higher education institutions.

Documents you need to submit

Completed 2027 National Treasury editable PDF application form
Certified copy of South African identity document
Matric statement of results and certificate
Official tertiary academic records from first year to latest results
Copies of tertiary qualifications if already obtained
Written motivational letter as specified on the application form
Official proof of registration for 2026

Ensure all submitted documents are clear and certified where required.

How to apply

1
Go to the National Treasury eRecruitment portal.
2
Register an account on the portal if you do not already have one.
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Log into the system and navigate to the bursary application section.
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Fill out the editable application document and attach all requested supporting files.
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Submit your completed application online before the deadline.

Applications must be submitted online before 12:00 on the closing date.

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Forms, downloads and links

National Treasury bursary portal

erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/erecruitment/#/viewVacancy

Application form (PDF)

treasury.gov.za/graduate/EXTERNAL%20BURSARY%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20EDITABLE.pdf