National Treasury External Bursary
National Treasury of South Africa
The National Treasury External Bursary funds South African students studying economics, accounting, taxation and internal audit - fields aligned with the Treasury's mandate to manage the country's fiscal policy and public finances.
- Amount
- Full tuition + registration + prescribed books + residence + meals
- Deadline
- Closed 22 August 2026
- Duration
- Full degree duration
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
National Treasury of South Africa supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Provisional acceptance or registration at a recognised South African university
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need
- ✓ Matric applicants: Grade 12 with university exemption and 65%+ aggregate
- ✓ Current university students: 65%+ average in the previous year of study
- ✓ Studying in one of the eligible Treasury priority fields
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition fees
- ✓ Registration fees
- ✓ Prescribed books only
- ✓ Accommodation at an official university residence
- ✓ Meals
- ✓ Vacation work at National Treasury
- ✓ Graduate-in-Training programme placement on completion
Work Commitment
National Treasury bursary recipients are required to work for National Treasury for a period equal to the duration of bursary support.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your National Treasury of South Africa bursary application
- 1
Visit the National Treasury website (treasury.gov.za) when applications open
- 2
Download and complete the bursary application form
- 3
Gather your supporting documents
- 4
Submit your application by email to [email protected], or by the method specified for the current cycle
- 5
Wait for shortlisting and interview invitation
- 6
Attend the interview if shortlisted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified ID copy
- 📄 Matric certificate or latest tertiary transcript
- 📄 Proof of acceptance / registration at a recognised university
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 CV
- 📄 Motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields does the National Treasury bursary cover?
- Economics, Accounting, Taxation and Internal Audit - fields aligned with the Treasury's role in managing South Africa's fiscal policy and public finances.
- What academic results do I need?
- Matric applicants need a Grade 12 university exemption and an aggregate of 65% or higher. Current university students need to have maintained an average of 65%+ in the previous year of study.
- Do National Treasury bursary recipients have to work for the Treasury after graduating?
- Yes - you are required to work for the National Treasury for the same period as your bursary support. A 3-year bursary, for example, requires 3 years of service.
- How can I contact the National Treasury about the bursary?
- Email [email protected] for bursary-specific enquiries, or visit treasury.gov.za for the latest application information.
2027 applications have closed
The 2027 application window closed on 22 August 2026.
Check National Treasury of South Africa's official site for the next application window.
Still need funding for 2027? See bursaries that are still open.
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Email: [email protected]
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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