08/07/2023
STANDARD BANK Bursary OPEN!!
About Standard Bank
Established in 1862, The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited is a prominent financial services conglomerate in the country. It was officially consolidated as Standard Bank in 1962, operating as a subsidiary of the British overseas bank, Standard Bank.
With its headquarters situated in Johannesburg, Standard Bank extends its operations beyond South Africa, encompassing 20 additional African nations. Renowned for its extensive asset base, the company holds the position of being the largest lender in Africa.
Bursary Programme
Standard Bank is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within these fields:
1.Actuarial Science
2.Analytics Science
3.Agriculture
4.Behavioural Economics
5.Behavioural Finance
6.Business Science
7.Commerce
7.Computer Science
8.Data Science
9.Economics
10.Engineering
11.Financial Technology
12.Information Science
13.InformationTechnology
14.Mathematics
15.Neuroscience
16.Psychology
17.Sociology
18.Statistics
Expenses Covered and Selection
The bursary will provide full cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, textbooks and other study materials, laptop, accommodation, meals, a monthly living allowance and transport (in the form of a bus ticket, between home and campus 4 times a year).
Before final selection is made, applicants will be required to participate in a formal assessment process, which may include but is not limited to Psychometric evaluation and an interview.
After graduation, bursary recipients will be required to work for Standard Bank, depending on availability of positions.
Requirements
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):
Undergraduate students:
You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the fields listed aboveYou must be entering your 2nd year, 3rd year of final year of study in 2024You must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent examinationsYou must be in financial need
Postgraduate students:
You must be studying full-time towards a postgraduate qualification (up to Master’s level), in one of the fields listed aboveYou must be studying at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your most recent examinationsYou must be in financial need
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: https://studytrust.devman.co.za/devman/bursary/application/standardbank/
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID Document (certified copy)Matric certificate (certified copy)Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of pension or grant if applicable)
Closing date
30 September 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered)
StudyTrust manages several bursaries and scholarships on behalf of trusts, foundations, and private and corporate donors. More information on the various opportunities’ selection criteria is provided on StudyTrust’s website.
