Capitec Bursary

General 12 August 2026 at 14:00

External bursary for undergraduate Bachelor or Honours studies in fields critical to banking and financial services.

Funding details

Fields covered: Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Quantitative Management and Statistics.
Coverage value: Registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and meal allowance, plus work readiness and onboarding support.
Service contract: After graduation, recipients must work for Capitec for a period equal to the duration of funding received.
Renewal: Awarded for one year and renewable annually based on academic performance, student engagement and sponsor budgets.
How to apply: Apply online through the Capitec bursary application portal.

South African citizen
Currently in Matric or has completed Matric
Studying or intending to study full-time towards an eligible NQF level 7 or higher Bachelor or Honours qualification
Entering 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2027
Registered at a DHET or CHE registered tertiary institution
Bachelor pass with a minimum average of 65% in Matric
Current tertiary students need at least 65% average for the latest full academic years
Strong academic record and commitment to studies
Passion for technology, data and business

Overall average 65% average

Capitec requires at least 65% average for Matric applicants and current tertiary students.

Certified copy of ID document
Grade 11 final report and latest Grade 12 report with school stamp, if currently in Matric
Certified copy of Matric certificate, if completed Matric
Latest official academic transcripts, if currently studying
Official university fee statement
Lease agreement, if living in off-campus accommodation
Full tertiary academic record for all years of study
Parents or guardians ID documents, passport or death certificate
Parents or guardians proof of household income
Funding confirmation or affidavit for NSFAS and other bursary funding
Guardian consent form, if under 18
Employment Equity Act EEA1 form and diagnosis letter, if disabled