Introduction
During this step of your application, you will be required to complete a number of questions based on the External Bursary selection criteria.
Please be honest and exercise care with your responses as it will determine whether you progress to the next phase in the application process.
Should you proceed to the next phase i.e. completing your personal profile and applying for the bursary, you are encouraged to complete your application on a desktop or laptop as you will be required to upload supporting documents.
At Nedbank we believe in using our financial expertise to do good by assisting bright young leaders to pursue their academic dreams. The Nedbank External Bursary Programme aims to fund academically deserving students who do not have the financial means to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree, diploma or postgraduate at a South African public university or university of technology.
Due Date: 31 August 2025
Placement: South Africa – Public Universities and Universities of Technology
Fields Covered
Bursaries will support students pursuing studies in:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields
- Green Economy disciplines (e.g. renewable energy, sustainability, environmental sciences)
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be in Matric or have completed Matric
- Intend to study towards a first undergraduate or Honours degree/diploma in 2026
- Be accepted to study full-time at a public university or university of technology in SA
- Have passed Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) in Matric
- Achieved a minimum of 65% average (Matric or tertiary level)
- Show financial need
- Have parental/legal guardian consent if under 18 years old
Required Documents
- Prepare certified and recent copies of:
- ID document/card
- Grade 11 final + Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate + latest university results (if in 1st year)
- Latest tertiary + mid-year results (if in 2nd or 3rd year)
- Proof of admission to a public university or university of technology
- Nedbank Financial Checks Affidavit (signed)
- Download affidavit form here
- 3 months’ recent bank statements
How to Apply:
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo virtual interviews, psychometric tests, and further assessments.
- Nedbank Educational Trust will review final applications.
- All applicants will be informed of the outcome after the process.
- Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your 2026 studies. Apply before 31 August 2025.
