The Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary 2027 is open for students pursuing quantitative-major qualifications in areas such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Econometrics and related fields. This is a separate route from the general Capitec External Bursary and has its own application page.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: Capitec
Opportunity type: External quantitative-skills bursary
Who it’s for: South African students studying full-time in 2027 in approved quantitative-major qualifications
Study level: Bachelor’s degree or Honours-level NQF 7 route; Masters and Doctoral students do not qualify
Fields: Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Finance / Management, Econometrics and related quantitative fields
Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 12 midday
Last verified: 4 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is the quantitative-skills version of Capitec’s external bursary programme. Applicants in quantitative fields should use this route rather than the general Capitec External Bursary page.
The bursary includes a work-back obligation. Successful bursars may be required to work back for Capitec for every funded year, or refund the bursary value plus interest if the work-back terms are not met.
About the sponsor
Capitec is a South African bank focused on simplified, technology-enabled banking. Its bursary programme supports students in areas linked to data, technology, mathematics, quantitative analysis and business innovation.
What it covers
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Accommodation
- Textbooks
- Meal allowance
- Work-readiness and onboarding support
- Personal development support
The final funded items are confirmed only when successful applicants receive their final bursary award or pledge letter.
Eligibility
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be aged 28 or younger on 31 December 2026
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student in 2027
- Must be registered as a first-, second- or third/final-year student, or be a 2026 Matric learner or gap-year learner after Matric in 2025
- Must be studying a Bachelor’s degree or Honours-level qualification, NQF 7 or higher
- N4/N5/N6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters and Doctoral students do not qualify
- TVET, community college, graduate/business school and distance-learning students do not qualify
- Grade 12 applicants must have a Bachelor’s pass with a minimum average of 65%
- Tertiary applicants must have an academic average of at least 65% for the latest full academic years
- Must major or specialise in an approved quantitative field
Fields of study
- Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences or closely related fields
- Statistics, Statistical Sciences or Mathematical Statistics
- Actuarial Science or Actuarial and Statistical Science
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Quantitative Finance or Quantitative Management
- Econometrics
- Closely related quantitative-major qualifications
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of valid South African ID
- Certified parent/guardian ID copies or death certificate where applicable
- Proof of household income, SASSA documents, payslips, business registration documents or affidavits where applicable
- NSFAS funding confirmation, or affidavit if never funded by NSFAS
- Other bursary/funding confirmation, or affidavit if never funded by another award
- Grade 11 final report and latest Grade 12 report for current Matric learners
- Certified Matric certificate where applicable
- Latest official tertiary academic transcript and full academic record for tertiary applicants
- 2026 university fee statement and lease agreement where off-campus accommodation applies
- Disability documentation where applicable
Closing date
12 August 2026 at 12 midday.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the general Capitec External Bursary route instead of the quantitative-skills route
- Applying for a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or PhD route, which the portal excludes
- Applying as a distance-learning, TVET or community-college student
- Uploading certified documents older than three months
- Leaving out NSFAS or other funding affidavits/confirmations
- Ignoring the work-back obligation
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against Capitec’s official external bursary portal and the dedicated 2027 Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary application page. The sources confirm the separate quantitative-major route, current open status, closing date, eligible fields, funding coverage, required documents and work-back obligation.
How to apply
- Open the Capitec External Bursary Portal.
- Select 2027 Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary.
- Read the full bursary conditions and document checklist.
- Complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit before 12 midday on the closing date.