The Standard Bank Bursary Programme supports South African students who want to study commerce, finance, and business related degrees.
It is designed to help academically strong students who demonstrate financial need complete their university studies.
Funding is available for undergraduate and honours degrees at recognised South African universities.
The bursary aims to develop skilled professionals in finance, banking, and business sectors.
Applications for the 2027 academic year are submitted through the official Standard Bank careers and bursary portal.
The programme focuses on fields that are in high demand for South Africa’s financial services sector.
Standard Bank Bursary Eligibility requirements
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the programme, but generally include the following.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must plan to study full time at a recognised South African university.
- Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for their chosen degree.
- Applicants must show strong interest in commerce, finance, or business studies.
Students must achieve high academic performance in matric or previous university years.
Admission into a recognised commerce degree programme is usually required before the bursary can be approved.
Which fields do you need to qualify?
To qualify, you should be well-rounded academically, with strong performance in any of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Actuarial science
- Analytics
- Commerce
- Computer and data science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Information technology
- Investments
- Mathematics
- Statistics.
If you get through the first stage of application, you will be invited to participate in a formal assessment process, including (but not limited to) psychometric evaluation and an interview. Financial need is considered in applications.
Which commerce degrees are funded by Standard Bank?
The bursary programme focuses on qualifications relevant to finance, business, and commerce.
Eligible degrees typically include the following.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Finance.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Economics.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Science.
- Bachelor of Business Administration.
- Honours degrees in accounting, finance, or business related fields.
Students should confirm that their chosen programme qualifies before applying.
Funding is generally restricted to degrees that prepare students for careers in the banking and financial services sector.
What does the Standard Bank bursary cover?
The bursary provides financial support to cover most study related expenses.
The funding package is designed to remove financial barriers for students pursuing commerce degrees.
Typical bursary benefits include the following.
- Tuition fees.
- Accommodation and meals.
- Prescribed textbooks and study materials.
- Living allowance or stipend.
- Access to mentorship and development opportunities.
Funding continues for the full duration of the approved degree if the student maintains good academic standing.
What documents are required for the Standard Bank bursary application?
Students must submit supporting documents when applying online.
These documents allow the bursary provider to verify identity, financial need, and academic qualifications.
Commonly required documents include the following.
- Certified copy of a South African identity document.
- Latest academic transcript or matric certificate.
- Proof of university acceptance or registration.
- Updated curriculum vitae.
- Proof of household income or financial need.
Students should ensure that all documents are certified and legible.
Incomplete or incorrect documents may delay or disqualify the application.
Apply for the Standard Bank Bursary
Applications must be submitted through the official Standard Bank careers portal.
Students should avoid unofficial websites or social media links.
The online application process usually follows these steps.
- Visit the Standard Bank bursary page on Study Trust.
- Create an online profile on the recruitment platform.
- Complete the bursary application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Review and submit the application before the closing date.
Applicants should double check all information before submitting.
Early submission is recommended to avoid last minute technical issues.
What happens after submitting a Standard Bank bursary application?
Applications are screened to confirm that applicants meet eligibility criteria.
Shortlisted students may be invited to complete additional assessments.
These may include interviews or online aptitude tests.
Final decisions are made after all assessments and document verification are completed.
Successful applicants are notified through the official portal.
Students should regularly check the Standard Bank careers portal for updates on their application status.
