Last chance to apply - South African Reserve Bank 2027 undergraduate bursaries — deadline 30 September 2026

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate degree studies, including but not limited to, fields related to functions and activities of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Selection process

Bursaries are reviewed annually, however students do not have to reapply for funding each year.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one month of the application closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this time, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to undergo testing and attend an interview before being awarded a bursary.

Bursary recipients will be required to sign an agreement with the Sarb.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
  
• You must be under 30 years old
  
• You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  
• You must intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate degree qualification, in a field of study that is not be limited to the functions and activities of the Sarb
  
• You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2027
  
• You must have been accepted or provisionally acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for your Matric June exams
  
• You must be in financial need
  
• You must be unable to afford to attend university without a bursary
  
• You must be from a disadvantaged background

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways (only apply once):

Option 1: Apply online for the Sarb External Bursary Application 2027

Option 2: Download and complete the Sarb External Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

Submit your completed application form and supporting documents in any of the following ways:
Email: az.oc.seirasrubitt@yrasrubbras
Post: Dimpho Nkoana, Postnet Suite 101, Private Bag X153, Bryanston, 2021

Note:

Use the promotional code SARBEXT27
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Sarb bursary.

Required documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online/ emailed/ posted application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
  
• Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  
• Matric final results/ certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  
• Proof of acceptance/ provisional acceptance at university for the 2027 academic year (on institutions letterhead, with student number)
  
• Motivational essay to support your application (approximately 250 words) (read our tips on writing a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Closing date

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

Contact details

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact TTI Bursaries (the administrators for the Sarb bursary) directly:
Tel: +27 (0)10 746 4366
Email: az.oc.seirasrubitt@ofni

Please do not contact the Sarb or TTI Bursaries if this bursary has already closed.

This information was originally published by SA Bursaries. For more bursary opportunities, visit SA Bursaries here.