The National Treasury is inviting South African students to apply for the National Treasury Bursary Scheme 2027. The bursary is aimed at students studying in fields considered critical and scarce for the National Treasury, including Accounting, Economics, Finance and Law. Applications must be submitted through the National Treasury e-Recruitment system.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: National Treasury
Opportunity type: Bursary scheme
Academic year funded: 2027
Who it’s for: South African students accepted or registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at a registered and accredited local higher education institution
Study levels supported in 2027: Third-year undergraduate studies, Honours and Masters
Fields supported: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Law
Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 12:00pm
Application method: National Treasury e-Recruitment system
Last verified: 14 July 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
- The bursary is for third-year undergraduate, Honours and Masters study levels in 2027.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Supported fields are Accounting, Economics, Finance and Law.
- The advert says preference will be given to high-performing students with top grades.
- Applications must be submitted through the National Treasury e-Recruitment system.
- Post, hand-delivered, faxed and late applications will not be accepted.
- If you do not hear from National Treasury within three months after the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful.
About the sponsor
The National Treasury is a South African government department responsible for managing national government finances, supporting fiscal policy and promoting sound financial management across the public sector. Its bursary scheme supports youth and skills development by funding students in fields aligned with the department’s critical and scarce skills needs.
Official application portal: Applications must be submitted through the National Treasury e-Recruitment system.
What it covers
The bursary advert states that the bursary may cover:
- Registration
- Tuition
- Board exams
- Accommodation
- Prescribed material
- Editing costs
- Monthly allowance
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be accepted or registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at a registered and accredited local higher education institution
- Be South African citizens
- Be well rounded academically
- Show strong academic performance in one of the supported fields
- Be registering in 2027 for third-year undergraduate studies, Honours or Masters
Fields of study supported
The bursary supports strong-performing students in:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Law
Documents to prepare
Your application must be accompanied by:
- Completed National Treasury bursary application form
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Grade 12 statement of results
- Grade 12 certificate
- Tertiary official academic record, from first year up to the latest results available
- Tertiary certificate(s), if available
- Proof of registration in 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 12:00pm.
Submit early because late applications will not be accepted. The advert also states that post, hand-delivered and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying after 12:00pm on 30 September 2026
- Applying by post, hand delivery or fax
- Applying for a field outside Accounting, Economics, Finance or Law
- Applying for a study level not listed for 2027
- Forgetting the completed application form
- Uploading an incomplete academic record
- Leaving out Grade 12 results or certificate
- Submitting unclear or uncertified ID documents
- Assuming submission is successful without keeping proof
How this opportunity was verified
This opportunity was verified from the official National Treasury Graduate Recruitment page, which lists the 2027 External Bursary and the closing date of 30 September 2026. The official bursary advert confirms the supported study levels, fields, coverage items, application method and closing time. The official application form confirms the e-Recruitment submission route and document checklist.
How to apply
- Open the National Treasury e-Recruitment system.
- Register or sign in to your profile.
- Find the National Treasury External Bursary listing.
- Download and complete the National Treasury bursary application form.
- Prepare all required supporting documents.
- Upload the completed application form and supporting documents through the e-Recruitment system.
- Submit before 30 September 2026 at 12:00pm.
- Keep proof of submission.