South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2026 for undergraduate studies.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2026 South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme. The SARB serves the economic well-being of all South Africans through maintaining price stability and financial stability. It is responsible for regulating the South African financial sector, designing and distributing banknotes and coin, managing interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring the stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system.

Requirements

For students to be considered for the bursary, they must meet the following requirements:

• have provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university;
• have achieved an average pass mark of 70% in the June Grade 12/Matric examinations, with the final awarding of the bursary subject to final results;
• be younger than 30 years of age; and
• be in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary).

How to apply

• The closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
• Examination results, proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (a student number) and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application.
• Use PROMO CODE: SARB2026.
  
  Submit by post to:
  Dimpho Nkoana
  POSTNET Suite 101
  Private Bag X153
  Bryanston
  2021
  or
  Email: [email protected]
  or
  Online applications: https://ttibursaries.co.za/students/
  
  Bursary agreement
• Potential external bursars will be required to avail themselves for interviews. Successful applicant(s) for the bursary will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme