Key Facts
- Status
- Check Provider for Dates
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen, aged 27 or younger on 31 December 2026
- Grade 12 learner (2026 matriculant) or gap-year applicant (2025 matriculant), or current full-time student entering 1st-3rd year of study in 2027
- Minimum 70% average in Matric or current studies
- Studying full-time towards a Bachelor's degree or Honours (NQF 7+) in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Quantitative Management, or Statistics
- Registered (or intending to register) at a DHET/CHE-registered institution
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest academic transcript
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution (for current students)
About Capitec Bank Bursary
Capitec Bank runs an annual External Bursary Programme for high-performing South African students entering or continuing full-time study in fields relevant to modern banking, technology and data. The programme is aimed at both incoming first-year students and those already part-way through a relevant undergraduate or honours qualification, and includes a formal work-back obligation with Capitec after graduation.
Funding Details
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Meal allowance
- Work-readiness training and onboarding support
Where You Can Study
Open to students studying, or planning to study, full-time towards a Bachelor's degree or Honours qualification (NQF Level 7 or higher) at a DHET/CHE-registered South African institution.
About Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank, headquartered in Stellenbosch, known for its simplified, digitally-led banking model and rapid growth into one of the country's largest banks by customer numbers. Capitec has …
View full provider profile →- Address
- 5 Neutron Road, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Phone
- 0860 10 20 43
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 27 or younger, either completing Grade 12 in 2026 (or a gap-year applicant who matriculated in 2025), or already registered full-time at a DHET/CHE-registered institution entering their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2027. A minimum average of 70% in Matric or current university study is required.
Application Procedure
Apply online through Capitec's official careers portal, under the Graduate & Bursaries section. Complete the application form and upload the required documents before the closing date - Capitec reviews each applicant's qualifying degree, academic results, and financial need before shortlisting.
Last verified:
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the 2027 intake already closed?
Yes. The 2027 Capitec External Bursary Programme closed on 12 August 2026, which has already passed as of this writing (27 August 2026). The next intake (likely for the 2028 academic year) had not yet been announced, so no future opening or closing date is given here to avoid guessing.
What happens if I accept the bursary and then don't work for Capitec?
Capitec applies a standard work-back obligation: recipients are expected to work for Capitec for a period equal to the number of years funded, or to repay the value of benefits received (plus interest at the prime rate) if they do not.
Can TVET/diploma students apply?
No. This programme is specifically for Bachelor's degree and Honours (NQF Level 7+) study; it does not cover diplomas or TVET-level qualifications.
