Capitec Opens Applications for External Bursary Programme for 2027 Academic Year

Capitec’s External Bursary Programme funds full-time undergraduate study in 2027 for students pursuing banking-critical fields.

What it offers

• Financial Support: Registration, tuition, textbooks, accommodation, and a meal allowance.
• Work readiness and onboarding experience to transition into the workplace.
• Personal development support to build your professional brand.

Who can apply

• South African citizen, aged 27 or younger on 31 December 2026.
• Accepts 2025 matriculants or 2024 gap-year students.
• Must be registered for full-time study in 2027 at any DHET/CHE-registered tertiary institution.
• Pursuing an NQF-7 (or higher) qualification such as Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Quantitative Management, or Statistics.
• Grade 12: Bachelor’s pass with a minimum 65% average.
• Tertiary level: 65% average for the latest full academic year(s).

What you'll do

• Focus on studies while receiving workplace exposure and mentorship.
• Gain skills to transition confidently from campus to career.

How to apply

• Apply via the online portal before Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 12 midday.
• Ensure all required documents are attached; incomplete or inaccurate applications will be rejected.
• If no response within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Successful applicants must sign a bursary agreement.

Good to know

• Bursaries are renewable annually based on academic performance, student engagement, and sponsor budgets.
• Work-back obligation: You must work for Capitec for each year of funding received, or refund the bursary value plus interest.
• Bursaries align with Capitec’s Employment Equity plan.
• Additional screening, shortlisting, interviews, or psychometric assessments may be required.