Students planning ahead for 2027 can apply for the Standard Bank Group Bursary 2027. The bursary is administered through StudyTrust, but the sponsor/entity link has also been included for verification and user trust.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Standard Bank Group / StudyTrust
Opportunity type: Undergraduate and postgraduate bursary
Who it’s for: Academically strong South African students in funded study fields
Study fields: Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Statistics, Technology and Behavioural Economics-related disciplines
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Last verified: 1 June 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
Applications must be completed through StudyTrust’s official online process. The sponsor-owned link is included for background and verification, but the bursary application itself should be completed through StudyTrust unless the official StudyTrust page states otherwise.
About the sponsor
Standard Bank Group supports academic excellence and leadership development through bursary funding in fields relevant to Africa’s future skills needs.
Sponsor/entity link: Standard Bank Group
What it covers
Full-cost bursary support covering university fees, accommodation, meals, books and study materials, a laptop, monthly stipend and transport between home and campus four times a year.
Eligibility
- Must be studying full-time in one of the funded fields
- Undergraduate applicants must be on track to complete first year and need funding from second year onwards
- Postgraduate applicants may be funded up to Master’s level at a public South African higher-education institution
- Applicants should have achieved at least 65% in the latest examinations
- Financial need is considered
- Applicants may need to complete psychometric assessment and an interview
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of all academic results to date
- Full tertiary academic record, where applicable
- Proof of combined household income
Closing date
30 September 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a field, year of study or institution type not covered by the specific bursary
- Submitting an incomplete StudyTrust application
- Leaving out certified ID, academic or household-income documents
- Ignoring local residence rules where the bursary is community-based
- Waiting until the final week, when the StudyTrust platform may be busy
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against the sponsor/entity link where available and the current StudyTrust bursary page. StudyTrust confirms that its 2027 application platform opened on 1 June 2026 and that most applications close on 30 September 2026.
How to apply
- Open the StudyTrust bursary page for this programme.
- Review the programme-specific eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your ID, academic records, income documents and any local-residence proof if required.
- Complete the StudyTrust online application process.
- Submit before the closing date.