Applications are now open for the 2026 South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme
Opportunity Details
The SARB serves the economic well-being of all South Africans through maintaining price stability and financial stability. It is responsible for regulating the South African financial sector, designing and distributing banknotes and coin, managing interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring the stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system.
Benefits of South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme
South African Reserve Bank External Bursary Scheme Requirements
For students to be considered for the bursary, they must meet the following requirements:
- have provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university;
- have achieved an average pass mark of 70% in the June Grade 12/Matric examinations, with the final awarding of the bursary subject to final results;
- be younger than 30 years of age; and
- be in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary).
Application Date and Process
- The closing date for the submission of applications is Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
- Examination results, proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (a student number) and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application.
Use PROMO CODE: SARB2026.
Submit by post to:
Dimpho Nkoana
POSTNET Suite 101
Private Bag X153
Bryanston
2021
or
Email: [email protected]
or
Online applications: https://ttibursaries.co.za/students/
Bursary agreement
- Potential external bursars will be required to avail themselves for interviews. Successful applicant(s) for the bursary will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB
Attachments
External Bursary Scheme 2026.pdf
External bursary | 2026 application form.pdf
Application Deadline
30 September, 2025
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