Application Deadline: 10 September 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Absa Fellowship Programme. The Absa Fellowship Programme is more than just an academic scholarship. It is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and leadership, and empowering young talent to become changemakers in their communities and industries. Aligned with Absa’s commitment to financial inclusion and sustainability, this programme equips future leaders with the skills, knowledge and mindset to actively drive growth and innovation in Africa.
Every year, Absa choose the 50 applicants who demonstrate potential, passion and purpose. Selected fellows will emerge as leaders in the private or public sectors or as entrepreneurs, prepared to make a positive impact in their communities, advance sustainability and turn possibilities into reality.
Requirements
Absa is seeking young, emerging leaders who meet the following criteria:
Important: The application must be submitted in the name of the prospective student who will be attending the tertiary institution, not in the name of a parent or guardian.
- Age: Between 18 and 25 years old.
- Academic record: A pass mark of 65% or higher is required. (Applicants may submit either their June 2025 preliminary resultsor final matric results.)
- Field of study: Applicants should be enrolling as a first-year undergraduate student at a public university in South Africa in 2026 and pursuing a degree in:
Commerce
Humanities and social sciences
Science (including health science, but excluding medical or veterinary studies), technology, engineering and mathematics
Creative arts
Digital/Data design.
Application Process:
Phase 1: Pre-screening
Prospective students are pre-screened to determine if they meet the minimum requirements before progressing to phase 2.
Phase 2: Psychometric assessment
Only applicants who pass the pre-screening will receive a voucher code via email from [email protected] to access the psychometric assessment.
Phase 3: Shortlisting
Applicants are shortlisted based on the score obtained in the psychometric assessment.
Phase 4: Interviews
Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview.
Important note
Applicants are urged to check their email frequently for updates. They should also check their spam or junk folder to avoid missing important information.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Absa Fellowship Programme
