Bursaries

South African Reserve Bank

SARB Economics Bursary

Commerce 30 September 2026 Chamu application

Economics bursary from the SARB Economic Research Department and SARB Academy.

Closes
30 September 2026
Academic reqs
4
Application
Handled by Chamu

Funding details

Fields covered
Economics, Economics and Econometrics, Economics and Mathematical Statistics, and Economic Science.
Coverage value
See provider for the confirmed funding package.
Service contract
Recipients must sign an agreement with SARB.

Eligibility

  • South African citizen
  • Under 30 years old
  • Completed Matric or currently in Matric
  • Intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate Economics degree
  • Entering first year of study in 2027
  • Accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised and accredited South African university
  • At least 70% overall for the 2026 academic year
  • At least 70% for English and Mathematics
  • Financial need and disadvantaged background

Academic requirements

Overall average 70% average Mathematics 70% English Home Language 70% English First Additional Language 70%

Minimum overall average for the 2026 academic year.

Supporting documents

These are the files Chamu will attach to your bursary application.

One academic file required
Covering letter

A short letter introducing the applicant and motivation for the bursary.

Certified copy of ID document Required

Upload the front and back if they are separate files.

Curriculum Vitae Required

Current CV with education, achievements, and activities.

Certified copy of Matric certificate Academic

Required if Matric has been completed. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Full academic record or transcript Academic

Use tertiary institution letterhead where available. One academic record option must be uploaded.

Grade 12 marks Academic

Latest Grade 12 marks are accepted when Matric is not complete.

Grade 11 marks Academic

Grade 11 final marks may support current Matric applications.

Family IDs

Certified ID copies for parents, legal guardian, or spouse, if financial need applies.

Proof of income

Payslips, employment letters, or retrenchment letters for parents or guardians. Not needed for SASSA grant recipients.

Special case documents

Disability Annexure A or Vulnerable Child Declaration, if applicable.