Nedbank invites South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
About Nedbank Bursaries 2027
Nedbank is inviting students to apply for its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
The bursary programme is aimed at academically deserving students who are in financial need and want to study, or are already studying, but do not have the financial means to fund their education.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a first undergraduate or Honours degree or diploma in the following fields:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- STEM-related fields
- Green Economy skills
What Are Green Economy Skills?
Green Economy skills refer to areas of study focused on improving social well-being and social equity while reducing environmental risks and ecological insufficiency.
These may include fields linked to:
- Reduction of carbon emissions
- Pollution reduction
- Enhancing natural capital
- Increasing energy efficiency
- Increasing materials efficiency
- Environmental sustainability
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be South African citizens
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- Must be studying or intending to study towards a first undergraduate or Honours degree or diploma in 2027
- Field of study must focus on STEM or Green Economy skills
- Must be studying or accepted to study full-time at a recognised and accredited public University or University of Technology in South Africa
- Must have a strong academic record
- Must have passed Mathematics in Matric
- Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for the 2026 academic year at Matric or University level
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for all subjects aligned to the university qualification
- Must have proven financial need, determined by household income
- Applicants under 18 years old must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to apply
Who Should Apply?
This bursary is suitable for students who:
- Are academically strong
- Need financial support to study
- Want to study in STEM-related fields
- Are interested in Green Economy-related qualifications
- Are planning to study at a public university or university of technology in South Africa
- Are applying for their first undergraduate or Honours qualification
Important Notes
Applicants should ensure that they meet all minimum requirements before applying.
Students applying with Mathematics Literacy may not be considered, as Mathematics is required.
Financial need will be assessed based on household income.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online before the closing date.
Applications must be submitted online at: Nedbank Bursary Application 2027
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your Online application:
- ID document or card (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results AND Matric mid-year results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Matric certificate AND latest mid-year results, if currently in 1st year at University (certified copy)
- Latest tertiary results AND mid-year results, if currently in 2nd or 3rd year at University (certified copy)
- Proof of admission to a South African public university or university of technology
- A completed Nedbank Financial Checks Affidavit (.pdf) – signed by the applicant AND parent or guardian
- Your latest 3 months’ bank statements
Closing Date
Applications close on 31 August 2026.
Late applications may not be accepted.