Are you a hard-working student dreaming of completing your studies without the stress of student debt? Here’s your chance! The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is now open for 2025 applications. Whether you’re an undergraduate heading into your second year or a postgraduate student ready to take the next step, this bursary could cover your full study costs — and more!
🚀 Why You Should Apply
Standard Bank wants to help shape the next generation of African leaders by funding the studies of bright and ambitious students in key fields like:
- Commerce & Business
- Engineering
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Data Science
- Actuarial & Analytical Sciences
- Information & Financial Technology
- Behavioural Economics (including Psychology, Sociology, and Behavioural Finance)
- Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
If you have a passion for making an impact in these areas and have the academic results to back it up, this bursary is for you!
💰 What the Bursary Covers
This isn’t just partial funding. Standard Bank offers a full-cost bursary, which means:
✅ 100% of university tuition fees
✅ Accommodation (residence or private, within set limits)
✅ Meals (provided or self-catering allowance)
✅ Books and study materials
✅ A laptop for your academic work
✅ Monthly stipend for living expenses
✅ Transport home (four times a year with a bus ticket)
📚 Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate Students:
- Must be entering second, third, or final year of full-time study in 2025
- Must have achieved 65% or higher in their latest exams
- Must be studying in one of the approved study fields
- Must show financial need
- Must be South African citizens
Postgraduate Students:
- Must be pursuing full-time postgraduate studies (up to Master’s level)
- Must have achieved 65% or higher
- Must show financial need
- Must be accepted at a public South African university
🎓 Career Opportunities After Graduation
If you do well and graduate, you may be offered a job at Standard Bank — meaning you’ll leave university with your studies paid for and a career lined up. What more could you ask for?
📝 How to Apply
- Applications are open from 1 May to 30 September.
- Go to StudyTrust’s online application platform.
- Fill in your details and upload these required documents:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Matric results and latest university academic transcripts
- Proof of household income
📌 Apply early! Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and late entries will not be accepted.
🧠 Selection Process
Applicants will go through a formal assessment process, which may include:
- Psychometric testing
- Interviews
- Academic and financial need evaluations
The bursary is competitive, so strong academics and a compelling story will give you the edge.
⏳ Final Words
This is your moment. Don’t let financial challenges stop you from becoming the leader you’re meant to be. The Standard Bank Group Bursary is more than funding — it’s a launchpad to success.
Whether you want to be a data scientist, an engineer, an economist, or a tech innovator, Standard Bank wants to help you get there. Apply now and let your education be your power!