Standard Bank Bursary Programme 2025 – Applications Now Open!

Are you a high-performing student with big dreams but limited financial means? 🌟 Standard Bank is investing in the future of South Africa by offering full bursaries to academically talented students who are passionate about making a difference.

📢 What is the Standard Bank Bursary Programme?

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme provides full-cost financial support to deserving students pursuing degrees in:

✅ Accounting
✅ Actuarial Science
✅ Commerce
✅ Data Science
✅ Engineering
✅ Finance
✅ Information Technology
✅ Law
✅ Risk and Investment
✅ Statistics
✅ and other business-related studies

📘 What Does the Bursary Cover?

Standard Bank’s bursary programme is comprehensive and includes:

🎓 Full university tuition fees
📚 Prescribed textbooks and study materials
🏡 Accommodation and meals
💻 Laptop and data allowance
💰 Monthly living stipend
🤝 Ongoing mentorship and development support
💼 Access to vacation work and internship opportunities

This bursary isn’t just about funding your studies — it’s about developing future leaders who will shape Africa’s financial future.

🧑‍🎓 Who Should Apply?

To qualify, you must:

✔ Be a South African citizen
✔ Have a minimum of 65% average in your latest academic results
✔ Be accepted or registered at a recognised South African public university
✔ Demonstrate financial need
✔ Show leadership potential and a commitment to excellence

🕒 Application Deadline:

📅 Applications for the 2025 academic year are now OPEN!
⏳ Deadline: 30 September 2025

💡 Why Choose Standard Bank?

With over 160 years of serving Africa, Standard Bank is committed to driving inclusive growth across the continent. Their bursary programme is designed to empower young talent and bridge the gap between education and employability.

Whether you’re studying data science, law, or financial engineering, this is your chance to be part of a future-focused, values-driven organisation.

📥 How to Apply:

Visit the official Standard Bank bursary page:
🌐 https://www.standardbank.com/southafrica/student-bursaries (or update with latest URL if available)

Have your documents ready:

Certified ID copy
Academic results (Grade 12 or most recent)
Proof of university acceptance
Motivational letter
Guardian income verification

🎯 Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity. Apply today and take your first step toward a brighter future with Standard Bank — It Can Be. 💙

Apply online

2026 bursary application season: Opens 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2025
Enquiries may be sent through to apply@studytrust.org.za
Visit www.studytrust.org.za for more information.

Bursaries

Nothing should stop you from achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself. And we’re passionate about giving every young person the opportunity to thrive.

That’s why we’ve developed the Standard Bank Group Bursary. It offers you financial support to help you study, gain an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, and make your ambitions a reality – whatever they may be.

It’s just one of the ways we’re working to drive academic excellence throughout the continent, to ensure everyone has the best chance to succeed, so we can help shape the next generation of Africa’s talent.