Capitec Bursary Programme 2027

Capitec’s External Bursary Programme 2027 supports South African students pursuing full-time NQF-7 (or higher) degrees in banking-critical fields, covering tuition, accommodation, textbooks, and a meal allowance while building workplace readiness.

What it offers

• Full tuition and registration fees
• Accommodation
• Textbooks
• Meal allowance
• Renewable annually based on academic performance, student engagement, and sponsor budgets
• Work-readiness support and onboarding experience
• Personal development and brand-building activities

Who can apply

• South African Citizen
• Aged 27 or younger on 31 December 2026
• Accepts 2025 matriculants or 2024 gap-year students
• Registered for full-time study at any DHET/CHE-registered tertiary institution in 2025
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Honours degree in:
  • Actuarial Science
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Digital Marketing
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Quantitative Management
  • Statistics
• Grade 12: Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 65%
• Tertiary level: Minimum average of 65% for the latest full academic years (2024 and 2025)

What you'll do

• Focus on studies while receiving workplace exposure
• Gain skills to transition from campus to career

How to apply

• Submit all required documents before the closing date
• Applications open until Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 12 midday
• Apply via the online portal: Capitec Bursary Application
• Ensure all information is accurate; incomplete or misrepresented applications will be disregarded
• Successful applicants must sign a bursary agreement

Good to know

• Bursaries are awarded in line with Capitec’s Employment Equity plan
• Candidates may undergo screening, shortlisting, interviews, and psychometric assessments
• Work-back obligation: You must work for Capitec for every year of funding received, or refund the bursary value plus interest at the prime rate
• Any misrepresentation or undisclosed employment may lead to contract termination and repayment of benefits