Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Closed
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- At least 65% average in your current or most recent academic year, including 65% in subjects related to your intended field
- Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy does not qualify
- Planning to study towards an undergraduate or honours qualification in a STEM or green economy field
- Demonstrated financial need, assessed through household income
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your most recent academic record or transcript
- Proof of university registration
- Updated fee statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of household income, for the financial need assessment
About Nedbank Bursary South Africa
Nedbank funds undergraduate and honours degrees in STEM and green economy fields for South African students. The bank runs this bursary to strengthen skills in industries it sees as central to the country's future.
Nedbank frames the programme around long-term impact rather than short-term recruitment alone. For that reason, the bank assesses both academic potential and financial need carefully before offering funding.
Funding Details
Nedbank assesses each application against academic results and household income to confirm genuine financial need before deciding on funding levels. This means the exact benefits package can vary between recipients based on individual circumstances.
Shortlisted candidates may need to complete a psychometric assessment, and some also attend a virtual interview. Nedbank uses this stage to confirm fit with the programme before making its final funding decision.
Where You Can Study
Nedbank requires bursars to study at a South African public university or university of technology. The bank does not fund study at private institutions or through UNISA-style distance learning, since the programme expects full engagement with campus-based study.
Confirm that your specific institution and qualification are public-sector before you apply, since this affects your eligibility regardless of how strong your academic results are.
About Nedbank
Nedbank is one of South Africa's major banking groups, with a particular focus in recent years on funding and supporting careers in STEM and the green economy. The bank funds bursaries in these fields partly because Sout…
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- +27 10 224 8000
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Your qualification must fall within STEM or green economy-related fields to qualify for Nedbank funding. This includes areas such as engineering, data science, and renewable energy studies, among other technical disciplines.
Applicants need at least a 65% average in their current or most recent academic year, including 65% in subjects related to their intended field. Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy does not meet the bank's requirement, so pure Mathematics matters here.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fields of study qualify for the Nedbank Bursary?
STEM and green economy-related fields, including areas such as engineering, data science, and renewable energy studies, among other technical disciplines.
Can I study through UNISA or a private institution?
No. Nedbank requires bursars to study at a South African public university or university of technology - distance learning through UNISA and private institutions aren't funded, since the programme expects full campus engagement.
What average do I need to qualify?
At least 65% in your current or most recent academic year, including 65% in subjects related to your intended field. Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy does not qualify.
How is financial need assessed?
Nedbank assesses household income alongside your academic results to confirm genuine financial need, so the exact funding you receive can vary based on your circumstances.
Is there a selection test involved?
Shortlisted candidates may need to complete a psychometric assessment as part of the process.
Can I apply for both undergraduate and honours funding?
Yes - the bursary funds both undergraduate and honours qualifications in STEM or green economy fields.
What happens if my field of study isn't STEM or green economy-related?
You won't qualify for this specific bursary. Browse our Field of Study pages to find funding better matched to your course.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page - closing dates are updated each cycle.
