FirstRand Bursary 2025
FirstRand
The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation is excited to offer bursaries for the 2025 academic year to outstanding South African students. This bursary supports students pursuing undergraduate degrees in key fields, helping to cultivate a new generation of skilled professionals in South Africa.
Eligible Fields of Study
Bursaries are available to students studying in the following areas:
- Agricultural Sciences: All specializations
- Arts: Psychology
- Commercial Sciences: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, Financial Management
- Engineering: All specializations
- Environmental Sciences: Climate Sciences, Renewable Energy
- Information Sciences: Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Management, Information Technology
- Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics, Risk, Statistics
- Natural Sciences: Biosciences, Electronics, Physics
- Social Sciences and Law: Society and Sustainability, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Law
Bursary Coverage
The FirstRand bursary provides financial support for:
- Tuition fees
- Learning resources
- Laptop for first-year students
- Accommodation and meals
- Monthly stipend
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation bursary, applicants must meet these requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 21 years old or younger during their first year of study
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric within the past 3 years
- Achieve at least Level 5 in Mathematics in Matric
- Intend to study full-time for a first undergraduate degree in one of the fields listed above in 2025
- Have applied to a South African public university and received provisional admission for 2025
- Have a combined family income of no more than R600,000 per year
This bursary is an excellent opportunity for ambitious students looking to build careers in their chosen fields with the support of the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation. Apply now to secure your future with the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Bursary Programme!