Capitec Bank invites South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 12 August 2026 at 14:00
Bursary Location: South Africa
About the Capitec Bank External Bursary Programme 2027
Capitec Bank has opened applications for its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
The bursary is aimed at high-performing South African students who are studying full-time in fields that support innovation, technology, business, data and the future of banking.
Successful applicants may receive financial support for study-related costs, as well as workplace readiness training and personal development opportunities.
What the Capitec Bank Bursary Covers
The bursary may cover the following study-related costs:
- Full tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Accommodation
- Textbooks
- Meal allowance
- Monthly stipend
The final bursary package will be confirmed in the successful applicant’s official bursary award letter.
Additional Benefits
In addition to financial support, successful students may benefit from:
- Workplace readiness training
- Onboarding support
- Personal branding development
- Career preparation
- Exposure to one of South Africa’s leading banks
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be studying full-time during the 2027 academic year
- Must be registered at a DHET or CHE registered tertiary institution
- Must be studying towards an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Honours qualification
- Must have a minimum academic average of 65%
- Must meet all application requirements
The bursary is open to:
- Current Grade 12 learners in 2026
- Students taking a gap year after completing Matric in 2025
- First-year undergraduate students
- Second-year undergraduate students
- Final-year undergraduate students
Eligible Fields of Study
The Capitec Bank External Bursary supports qualifications in fields that are important to the future of banking and financial services.
Eligible fields include:
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Management
- Statistics
Who Does Not Qualify?
The bursary does not accept applications from:
- TVET College students
- Community College students
- Distance learning students, including UNISA
- Graduate School students
- Business School students
- Higher Certificate students
- Diploma students
- Advanced Diploma students
- Master’s students
- Doctoral students
- N4, N5 or N6 students
Applicants must be studying full-time.
Academic Requirements
Grade 12 Learners
Grade 12 applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s Pass
- Minimum average of 65%
Current University Students
Current university students must have:
- Minimum average of 65%
- Strong academic results for the latest completed academic years
Capitec may give preference to students who are progressing within the minimum completion period.
Important Bursary Conditions
Annual Renewal
The bursary is renewable each year, but renewal depends on:
- Academic performance
- Student engagement
- Available sponsor funding
Receiving funding for one year does not guarantee funding for the full qualification.
Work-Back Obligation
Bursary recipients may be required to work for Capitec after completing their studies.
The work-back period usually matches the number of years funded. Failure to honour the obligation may require repayment of the bursary value, including applicable interest.
Full-Time Study Requirement
Students must remain registered as full-time students.
False information or undisclosed employment may result in cancellation of the bursary and repayment of all funding received.
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must prepare certified documents before applying.
Documents Required for All Applicants
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified parent or guardian ID, or death certificate
- Proof of household income
- NSFAS funding confirmation or affidavit
- Other bursary funding confirmation or affidavit
Certified documents must be less than three months old.
Additional Documents for Matric Learners
- Certified Grade 11 final report
- Certified Grade 12 Term 2 report
- Certified Matric certificate, if already available
Additional Documents for University Students
- Certified Matric certificate
- Latest official academic transcript
- University fee statement
- Full academic record
- Lease agreement if staying off-campus
Applicants with disabilities should also submit the required Employment Equity and medical documentation where applicable.
Selection Process
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
The selection process may include:
- Application screening
- Shortlisting
- Interviews
- Psychometric assessments
The bursary may be awarded according to Capitec’s Employment Equity objectives.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Capitec bursary application portal.
Click here to apply for Capitec Bank External Bursary Programme 2027
Applicants must complete all required fields, upload all supporting documents and submit the application before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 14:00.
If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.