The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) invites South African students to apply for the External Bursary Scheme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
About the South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2027
The South African Reserve Bank is offering external bursaries to qualifying prospective undergraduate students for the 2027 academic year.
The bursary forms part of the SARB’s corporate social initiatives and is aimed at addressing the shortage of critical skills in South Africa.
The studies that students intend to pursue should have a bearing on, but are not limited to, the functions and activities of the SARB.
What the South African Reserve Bank Does
The South African Reserve Bank serves the economic well-being of all South Africans by maintaining price stability and financial stability.
The SARB 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 supporting the stability of the banking sector and wider financial system.
Purpose of the Bursary
The purpose of the SARB External Bursary Scheme is to provide financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing relevant fields of study.
The bursary supports students who are academically strong but unable to afford university studies without financial assistance.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must have provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university
- Must have achieved an average pass mark of 70% in the June Grade 12 / Matric examinations
- Final awarding of the bursary will be subject to final Grade 12 results
- Must be younger than 30 years of age
- Must be in financial need and unable to afford university without a bursary
Fields of Study
The fields of study should be related to the functions and activities of the South African Reserve Bank.
These may include fields linked to:
- Economics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Banking
- Financial markets
- Risk management
- Data and analytics
- Law
- Information technology
- Other areas relevant to the work of the SARB
Applicants should consult the official SARB bursary advert and application form for full guidance on acceptable fields of study.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
- Examination results
- Proof of acceptance at a recognised South African university
- Student number
- Any other supporting documents required on the application form
Bursary Agreement
Potential external bursars may be required to make themselves available for interviews.
Successful applicants will be expected to sign a bursary agreement with the South African Reserve Bank.
How to Apply
Applicants must use the following promo code when applying:
Promo Code: SARBEXT2027
Applications can be submitted online, by email or by post.
Click here to apply for South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme 2027
Email Applications
Applications can be emailed to:
sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
Postal Applications
Applications can also be posted to:
Dimpho Nkoana
POSTNET Suite 101
Private Bag X153
Bryanston
2021
More Information
For more information, applicants can visit the SARB bursary page:
Click here to view South African Reserve Bank bursary information
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.