2025 Nedbank Bursary Programme

Bursary Details

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme (bursary) aims to fund academically deserving students who do not have the financial means to study fulltime towards a first Undergraduate or Honours qualification at a South African public University or University of Technology.

The aim of the bursary programme is to address South Africa’s scarce-skills shortages, with a specific focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Green Economy skills.

Candidate Requirements

  • South African citizens
  • You must have a proven financial need, as determined by household income.
  • You must have obtained the following minimum academic results:
    • An average of 65% in the year that you are applying for the bursary, ie in grade 12 or at university level.
    • An average of 65% for the required subjects aligned to the degree you plan to study at university.
  • We will not consider applicants who completed their grade 12 or senior certificate with Mathematics Literacy.
  • You must have obtained admission to a South African public university or university of technology for the Undergraduate or Honours qualification you plan to study.
See also  Standard Bank Student Loan
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