The SARB, as part of addressing the severe shortage of skills in South Africa, provides scholarships and bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Location: South Africa
The purpose of the bursary
In support of the corporate social initiatives of the SARB and its External Bursary Scheme, a number of external scholarships and bursaries are made available annually to needy qualifying Grade 12/Matric pupils (external bursars) to embark on full-time studies.
Requirements to qualify for the bursary
For students to be considered for the bursary, they have to meet the following requirements:
- Provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university.
- 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.
- Be in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary).
