Eligible Fields of Study: The Standard Bank Group bursary supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various fields including Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information), Statistics, Technology (Financial, Information), and disciplines in the emerging field of Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience).
Undergraduate Bursary: The Standard Bank Group Undergraduate Bursary is intended for students who have successfully completed their first year and require funding from their second year of studies onwards. Applicants must have strong academic results and be registered for full-time undergraduate studies.
Minimum Selection Criteria:
- Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in their latest examinations.
- Must be registered for full-time undergraduate studies.
- Participation in a formal assessment process including Psychometric evaluation and an interview is required.
- Financial need is considered in applications.
Postgraduate Bursary: The Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary offers full-cost bursaries to financially deserving and academically sound students pursuing postgraduate studies in funded fields.
Minimum Selection Criteria:
- Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in their latest examinations.
- Must register for full-time postgraduate studies at a public South African institution of higher learning.
- Participation in a formal assessment process including Psychometric evaluation and an interview is required.
- Financial need is considered in applications.
Bursary Details: The Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund covers the following study and study-related costs:
- University fees.
- Accommodation (university residence or private accommodation).
- Meals (provided by the university or self-catering).
- Books and other study materials.
- A laptop computer.
- Monthly stipend for living costs.
- Transport between home and campus four times a year.
Fields of Study Covered: To qualify, applicants should have strong academic performance in fields including Accounting, Actuarial science, Analytics, Commerce, Computer and data science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information technology, Investments, Mathematics, and Statistics.
HOW TO APPLY
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme
Source: OFA
