Capitec Bursary

Capitec Bank invites South African students to apply for the 2025 Bursary Programme.

Application Deadline:

• Closing Date: 15 August 2024

Fields of Study:

Bursaries will be awarded for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the following fields:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Actuarial Science
• Business and Management Studies
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Consumer Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Quantitative Management
• Risk Management
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Transport and Logistics

Bursary Coverage:

The bursary will cover the following expenses:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Stipends

Additional Benefits:

Bursary recipients will also receive:

• Academic support and mentorship
• Work readiness training and onboarding experience
• Wellness programme services (through Ask Nelson)
• Job shadowing and insights into the Capitec way of work
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for career and financial guidance
• Permanent employment after graduation

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above
• Be enrolled at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in their first year of tertiary study and above
• Be willing to be based in the Western Cape (Bellville/Stellenbosch) and Gauteng (Sandton/Johannesburg)
• Have a clear credit record
• Have a clear criminal record
• Be ambitious, proactive, and a problem-solver
• Have a growth mindset, willing to continuously learn and develop new skills, and embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Be courageous and eager to find innovative solutions to make a positive impact

Required Documents:

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application:

• Certified copy of ID document
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• Certified copy of the full academic record

Note: The submission of these documents is compulsory. If any items are missing, your application may be disqualified.