Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary 2024

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is designed to promote academic excellence and shape the next generation of African talent and African leaders.

The Standard Bank Group bursary considers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the fields of Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information), Statistics, Technology (Financial, Information) and the disciplines in the emerging field of Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience).

Bursary beneficiaries will be required to work for Standard Bank if they receive an offer of employment by the Bank upon graduation.

• Table of Content
• About Standard Bank Group
• Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary
• Aim and Benefits of Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary
• Requirements for Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group Limited (also trading as Stanbic Bank) is the largest African banking group by assets and earnings, operating in 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. With about 50,000 employees, it has approximately 560 branches and over 1,770 ATMs on the African continent. Standard Bank Group is a financial institution that offers banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and corporations in Africa and abroad. They drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Africa. To ensure their commitment to making a positive and lasting impact, they have deve... re... continue reading

Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary

Aim and Benefits of Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund is a full-cost bursary, covering the following study and study-related costs:

• University fees.
• Accommodation – in a university residence or in private accommodation. Private accommodation costs will be subject to certain limits, to be explained to successful candidates upon the provisional bursary allocation.
• Meals – provided by the university or self-catering.
• Books and other study materials.
• A laptop computer.
• A monthly stipend to cover other living costs.
• Transport between home and campus 4 times a year at the cost of a bus ticket.

Requirements for Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary Qualification

• Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations.
• Applicants must register for full-time postgraduate studies at a public South African institution of higher learning 
• Applicants will be required to participate in a formal assessment process including but not limited to Psychometric evaluation and interview.
• Financial need is considered in applications.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary

Selection Criteria

The Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund is specific to students that require funding for their second, third and final year of undergraduate studies as well as for students pursuing their postgraduate studies up to Master’s level.

Applicants should be well-rounded with strong academic results in the fields of Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information), Statistics, Technology (Financial, Information) and the disciplines in the emerging field of Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience) 

• Applicants should have a 65% aggregate.
• Applicants must register for full-time studies.
• Financially deserving applicants will be considered.

Documents Required for Application

The following documents will have to be uploaded:

• Certified copy of ID
• Proof of all academic results to date (Gr 12 certificate and full tertiary academic record)
• Proof of combined household income 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Standard Bank Group website