Apply for Nedbank External Bursaries 2027

Nedbank invites South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme 2027.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Study Location: South African Public Universities and Universities of Technology

About the Nedbank External Bursary Programme

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme supports academically deserving students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who want to pursue undergraduate or honours studies in scarce-skills and green economy fields.

The bursary focuses mainly on:

• STEM qualifications
• Green economy qualifications

The programme aims to help students who demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance
• Financial need
• Leadership potential
• Commitment to completing their studies

Fields of Study Covered

Science

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science
• Biological Sciences
• Agricultural Sciences

Technology

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Software Development
• Data Science
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence

Engineering

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

Mathematics

• Actuarial Science
• Statistics
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Sciences

Green Economy Qualifications

• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Environmental Management
• Climate Science
• Sustainable Development
• Conservation Management
• Water Resource Engineering
• Energy Management
• Sustainable Agriculture

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Have a valid South African ID
• Intend studying full-time
• Study at a public university or university of technology
• Achieve a minimum average of 65%
• Demonstrate financial need

Important Requirement

Students who completed Grade 12 using Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics will NOT qualify.

Academic Requirements by Study Level

Grade 12 Learners

Must submit:

• Grade 11 final results
• Grade 12 mid-year results

First-Year Students

Must submit:

• Grade 12 final results
• Current university mid-year results

Second- and Third-Year Students

Must submit:

• Previous academic year final results
• Current academic year mid-year results

Documents Required

Personal and Academic Documents

• Certified copy of South African ID
• Proof of admission or acceptance
• Academic records/results
• Updated CV (if applicable)

Financial Documents

Applicants must submit proof of financial need, including:

• Financial check affidavit
• Three months’ bank statements
• Parent/guardian income documents
• Payslips or proof of grants/pension where applicable

What the Bursary Covers

Successful applicants may receive support for:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Study-related expenses
• Academic support
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

Click here to apply for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027:
Apply Online for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027