Key Facts
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- Applications Open
- 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 most recent examinations
- Registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study
- Postgraduate applicants must meet their university's admission requirements
- Demonstrated financial need
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 Standard Bank Bursary
Standard Bank funds Commerce-related degrees for South African students, covering fields such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Investment Management, and Business Management. The bank created this bursary to develop future talent for its own business.
Standard Bank runs the programme through StudyTrust, an established bursary management organisation. Because of this, the application and selection process follows a structured, well-tested system rather than an in-house process built from scratch.
Funding Details
Recipients get full tuition, textbooks, and a laptop, covering the core costs of study. The bursary also extends to accommodation, meals, a monthly living allowance, and transport, which reduces the number of separate costs a student needs to plan for.
Because demand for the programme is high, Standard Bank asks shortlisted applicants to complete psychometric assessments and, in some cases, attend an interview before making a final decision.
Where You Can Study
The bursary covers undergraduate studies from second year onwards, as well as postgraduate study including Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master's level. Standard Bank does not name specific approved universities, so eligibility depends mainly on your qualification and field rather than your institution.
Applications go through StudyTrust's online system, which also verifies that your course and institution meet the bank's requirements during processing.
About Standard Bank
Standard Bank is one of Africa's largest banking groups, with operations spanning retail banking, corporate banking, and investment services across the continent. Because banking depends on a steady stream of skilled gra…
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- Standard Bank Centre, 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg, 2001
- Phone
- +27 11 636 9111
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Standard Bank supports a defined set of Commerce fields, including Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Investment Management, and Business Management. Applicants studying unrelated fields, such as pure engineering or the humanities, do not qualify for this particular bursary.
The bank looks for applicants with at least a 65% average and a clear academic path toward one of its supported fields. Both undergraduate students and postgraduate applicants who meet their university's admission requirements may apply.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fields of study does this bursary cover?
Commerce-related fields only: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Investment Management, and Business Management. Fields like engineering or the humanities don't qualify.
Can first-year students apply?
No - the bursary covers undergraduate study from second year onwards, as well as postgraduate study including Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master's level.
Who manages the application process?
Standard Bank runs the programme through StudyTrust, an established bursary management organisation, so the process follows a structured, well-tested system.
What average do I need?
At least 65% in your most recent examinations.
Do postgraduate applicants need anything extra?
Yes - postgraduate applicants must also meet their university's own admission requirements for the qualification they're applying for.
What does the bursary cover?
Full tuition, textbooks, and a laptop, plus accommodation, meals, a monthly living allowance, and transport.
Do I need to prove financial need?
Yes, demonstrated financial need is a stated requirement alongside your academic average.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page - closing dates are updated each cycle.
