The Standard Bank Bursary Programme is one of top bursaries available to students who wish to further their studies in banking and related fields of study. It provides full funding, which makes it comprehensive when compared to many similar opportunities in the country. It targets undergraduate or postgraduate applicants who are academically fit to successfully complete their studies. If you are ambitious, driven and want to join a demand career, this bursary programme is for you.,
Fields of Study Covered by the Standard Bank Bursary
Standard Bank is a leading financial services group in Africa, with a 150-year track record of delivering excellence and innovation. The group has a presence in 20 countries across Africa and provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, businesses, corporates and governments.
Standard Bank’s core business is retail and commercial banking, with a focus on providing integrated financial solutions to its clients. The group also offers a comprehensive range of investment banking, asset management and insurance products and services.
Fields of Study Covered
Standard Bank aims to use this bursary to drive academic excellence throughout the continent. This is to ensure everyone has the best and equal opportunity to succeed.
- Accounting
- Actuarial science
- Analytics
- Commerce
- Computer and data science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Information technology
- Investments
- Mathematics
- Statistics
STANDARD BANK BURSARY PROGRAMME BENEFITS
Successful applicants will have the following expenses catered for by Standard Bank while they focus on their academic commitments:
- full tuition fees
- textbooks
- accommodation
- medical aid
- living allowance
- laptop
- mentoring and psychological support
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order for STD Bank to consider your application, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a South African citizen
- Have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid-year / June)
- Applicants must be registered for full time undergraduate or postgraduate studies
- Meet the admission requirements of your university if applying for a post-graduate bursary
HOW TO APPLY?
All applications for 2024 academic year must be done online via Standard Bank Bursary Application 2024 and follow the link to the online application platform powered by Xhuma. Alternatively you can submit your application using the Xhuma WhatsApp or through the Xhuma website.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The closing date for the Standard Bank Bursary Programme is 30 September 2024 – Late applications will not be considered.
CONTACT DETAILS
Bursary related enquiries may be directed to Susan Dube at susan.dube@standardbank.co.za
In case you have missed the deadline for the Standard Bank Bursary Programme, don’t worry! Explore other bursary opportunities currently open for applications here: https://grads24.co.za/bursary-alerts/
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