Bursaries

South African Reserve Bank

SARB External Bursary Scheme for Economics Students 2027

Commerce 30 September 2026 Chamu application

External bursary scheme for financially needy Economics students with strong English and Mathematics performance.

Closes
30 September 2026
Academic reqs
0
Application
Handled by Chamu

Funding details

Fields covered
Economics and related SARB-supported commerce studies.
Coverage value
See the UP funding page or provider for the confirmed funding package.

Eligibility

  • South African citizen
  • Strong command of English and Mathematics with 70% and above
  • Younger than 30 years of age
  • Financial need
  • Submits required supporting documents with the application

Academic requirements

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

Supporting documents

These are the files Chamu will include in your postal application pack.

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.