Closes
30 September 2026
Value
Full coverage
Level
Undergrad (2nd year+) & Postgrad
For
SA students in financial need
Sector
Financial Services / Banking
Type
Full-cost bursary
About this bursary
Standard Bank provides comprehensive financial backing to South African students through its central bursary scheme. Administered by StudyTrust, the programme pays for full tertiary expenses for selected candidates.
The funding caters to undergraduates entering their second year or above, alongside postgraduate candidates up to Master's level. It focuses on fields relevant to modern banking, technology, and quantitative decision-making.
A service commitment forms part of the funding agreement. Graduates must work for the bank after finishing their studies if suitable positions exist.
Obligation
Graduates are required to work at Standard Bank after completing their qualifications, subject to role availability.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- Undergraduate candidates must have completed matric and be entering their second, third, or fourth year of full-time study in 2027.
- Postgraduate applicants must be registered for full-time qualification up to Master's level in an approved degree field.
- You must study at an accredited public university located within South Africa.
- An academic average of at least 65% in your latest examinations is required.
- Applicants must prove clear financial need to be eligible for selection.
You do not qualify if
- First-year undergraduate students cannot apply for this bursary.
- Students registered at private tertiary institutions are excluded.
- Part-time or distance learning students do not qualify.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of South African identity document
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Full official academic record on university letterhead
- Proof of household income such as payslips, grant documents, or an unemployment affidavit
Submit clear certified copies of all listed documents with your application.
How to apply
- 1Read the official StudyTrust guidance page before beginning your application.
- 2Go to the online Standard Bank application portal hosted by StudyTrust.
- 3Complete all required personal, academic, and financial information sections.
- 4Upload clear copies of your supporting documents.
- 5Submit your finished online application prior to the closing deadline.
Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.