Capitec Bank Bursary
Capitec Bank's Undergraduate Bursary Programme funds full-time Bachelor's and Honours students studying in fields critical to the future of banking and financial services. The bursary covers the full cost of study and leads into a guaranteed work-back period within Capitec.
Eligible Fields of Study
Capitec Bank supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ In Matric, on a gap year, or already studying full-time at a DHET/CHE-recognised tertiary institution
- ✓ Bachelor's pass with at least 65% Matric average (if applying from school)
- ✓ At least 65% academic average in your most recent year of tertiary study (if already at university)
- ✓ Studying or planning to study an NQF Level 7 or higher qualification (Bachelor's or Honours)
- ✓ Field of study must be relevant to banking and financial services
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition and registration fees
- ✓ Prescribed textbooks
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Meal allowance
- ✓ Monthly stipend
- ✓ Vacation work and exposure to teams across Capitec
- ✓ Guaranteed placement within Capitec after graduation
Work Commitment
Recipients must work for Capitec for the same number of years they were funded. Failure to honour the work-back may require repayment with interest.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Capitec Bank bursary application
- 1
Apply online via the Capitec Bank careers portal
- 2
Complete the bursary application form and upload supporting documents
- 3
Pass the initial screening and online assessments
- 4
Attend an interview if shortlisted
- 5
Sign the bursary contract and work-back agreement if selected
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified Grade 11 final report and latest Grade 12 (Term 2) report (if in Matric)
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- 📄 Latest certified university academic transcripts (if currently studying)
- 📄 Proof of acceptance or registration at a recognised tertiary institution
- 📄 CV and motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the Capitec bursary close?
- Capitec's annual bursary cycle typically closes in early September (the 2026-funding cycle closed at 14:00 on 3 September 2025). The next cycle is expected to open around mid-year and close at the start of September again — confirm dates on the Capitec careers portal.
- What fields does the Capitec bursary fund?
- Fields critical to banking and financial services, including Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering and Business Science. The qualification must be NQF Level 7 or higher.
- Do I have to work for Capitec after graduating?
- Yes. The bursary carries a work-back obligation equal to the number of years you were funded. Breaking the contract typically means repaying the bursary with interest.
- Can I apply if I'm already at university?
- Yes. Capitec funds Matric learners, gap-year students and current full-time tertiary students, as long as you have at least a 65% academic average in your most recent year of study.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 2 September 2026
Apply on Capitec Bank's official siteInformation verified 2026-05-25. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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