Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme
Standard Bank Group (administered by StudyTrust)
The Standard Bank Group Bursary is a fully-funded programme for South African undergraduate and postgraduate students in commerce, science, engineering and emerging behavioural economics fields aligned with the future of banking.
- Amount
- Full tuition + accommodation + laptop + monthly allowance
- Deadline
- Closed 30 September 2026
- Duration
- Full degree duration (renewable subject to performance)
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
Standard Bank Group (administered by StudyTrust) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Academic average of 65% or higher in latest examinations
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need
- ✓ Studying full-time at a recognised, accredited public South African university
- ✓ Undergraduate: entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study
- ✓ Postgraduate: studying full-time up to Master's level
- ✓ Studying in one of the listed priority fields
- ✓ Available to participate in psychometric assessment and interview
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition fees
- ✓ Textbooks and study materials
- ✓ Laptop
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Meals
- ✓ Monthly living allowance
- ✓ Transport (bus tickets between home and campus 4 times a year)
- ✓ Consideration for graduate employment at Standard Bank
Work Commitment
Bursary recipients are required to work for Standard Bank if offered employment after graduation.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Standard Bank Group (administered by StudyTrust) bursary application
- 1
Apply online through the StudyTrust Standard Bank bursary portal
- 2
Submit your academic transcripts, ID, and proof of household income
- 3
Complete the online psychometric assessment if pre-screened
- 4
Attend an interview if shortlisted
- 5
Final selection by Standard Bank and StudyTrust
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Latest academic transcripts
- 📄 Matric certificate (or expected results)
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Proof of registration or acceptance letter
- 📄 CV
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the Standard Bank bursary?
- South African citizens with an academic average of 65% or higher who are studying full-time at a recognised public university in one of the listed priority fields. Undergraduates must be entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year; postgraduates can apply up to Master's level.
- When does the Standard Bank bursary close?
- Applications close on 30 September each year for the following academic year. StudyTrust, which administers the bursary, listed the 2027 round as closed on 12 October 2026, so watch the StudyTrust portal from June 2027 for the 2028 round.
- Does the Standard Bank bursary cover postgraduate studies?
- Yes - postgraduate students can apply up to Master's level in eligible fields.
- Is there a work-back agreement?
- Bursary recipients are required to work for Standard Bank if offered employment by the bank after graduation.
2027 applications have closed
The 2027 application window closed on 30 September 2026.
StudyTrust, which administers this bursary, listed it as 'Now closed for 2027' on 12 October 2026. StudyTrust's application season runs from 1 June to 30 September each year, for funding the following academic year.
Still need funding for 2027? See bursaries that are still open.
Check Standard Bank Group (administered by StudyTrust)'s official siteInformation verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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