Nedbank invites South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Study Location: South African Public Universities and Universities of Technology
About the Nedbank External Bursary Programme
The Nedbank External Bursary Programme supports academically deserving students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who want to pursue undergraduate or honours studies in scarce-skills and green economy fields.
The bursary focuses mainly on:
- STEM qualifications
- Green economy qualifications
The programme aims to help students who demonstrate:
- Strong academic performance
- Financial need
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to completing their studies
Fields of Study Covered
Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Biological Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
Technology
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- Statistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematical Sciences
Green Economy Qualifications
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Climate Science
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation Management
- Water Resource Engineering
- Energy Management
- Sustainable Agriculture
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Have a valid South African ID
- Intend studying full-time
- Study at a public university or university of technology
- Achieve a minimum average of 65%
- Demonstrate financial need
Important Requirement
Students who completed Grade 12 using Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics will NOT qualify.
Academic Requirements by Study Level
Grade 12 Learners
Must submit:
- Grade 11 final results
- Grade 12 mid-year results
First-Year Students
Must submit:
- Grade 12 final results
- Current university mid-year results
Second- and Third-Year Students
Must submit:
- Previous academic year final results
- Current academic year mid-year results
Documents Required
Personal and Academic Documents
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Proof of admission or acceptance
- Academic records/results
- Updated CV (if applicable)
Financial Documents
Applicants must submit proof of financial need, including:
- Financial check affidavit
- Three months’ bank statements
- Parent/guardian income documents
- Payslips or proof of grants/pension where applicable
What the Bursary Covers
Successful applicants may receive support for:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Study-related expenses
- Academic support
- Development opportunities
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027:
Apply Online for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027