Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund

Overview: The Standard Bank Group Bursary provides financial support to South African citizens pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. It aims to empower young individuals to achieve their academic aspirations and contribute to shaping Africa's future talent pool.

Coverage:

• Full tuition fees.
• Textbooks.
• Accommodation.
• Medical aid.
• Living allowance.
• Laptop.
• Mentoring and psychological support.

Who Can Qualify: The bursary is available for first, second, third, and final year undergraduate studies, as well as postgraduate studies up to Master’s level.

Requirements: To apply, you must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Have achieved an average of 65% and above in your latest examinations (mid-year / June).
• Be registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
• Meet the admission requirements of your university if applying for a postgraduate bursary.

Academic Criteria: Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance in fields such as:

• Accounting
• Actuarial science
• Analytics
• Commerce
• Computer and data science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance
• Information technology
• Investments
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Application Process:

• Initial application screening.
• Formal assessment process, including psychometric evaluation and interview for successful candidates.
• Financial need is also considered during the application review

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