Capitec External Bursary Programme for 2027 Academic Year

Capitec’s External Bursary Programme for 2027 supports full-time students in select fields with financial aid and workplace readiness, in exchange for a work-back obligation.

What it offers

• Full tuition and registration fees
• Accommodation
• Textbooks
• Meal allowance
• Stipends
• Work readiness and onboarding experience
• Personal development and brand-building support

Note: Final bursary details are confirmed only in the signed pledge letter sent to successful applicants.

Who can apply

• South African Citizen
• 2026 matric students or those on a gap year after 2025 matric
• Full-time students registered in 2026 at any DHET/CHE-registered tertiary institution
• Pursuing an NQF-7 or higher qualification (Bachelor’s or Honours) in:
  • Actuarial Science
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Digital Marketing
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Quantitative Management
  • Statistics
• Academic performance:
  • Grade 12: Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Tertiary level: average of 65% or above for the latest full academic years (2025 and 2026)

What you'll do

• Focus on full-time studies while receiving funding and workplace exposure
• Gain work readiness skills to transition from campus to career
• Participate in assessments and interviews if shortlisted

How to apply

• Read instructions carefully; incomplete or inaccurate applications are immediately disregarded
• Attach all required documents, including certified copies of ID, household income proof, and academic records
• Apply online by Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 2 pm
• If no response within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
• Successful applicants must sign a bursary agreement

Good to know

• Funding is renewable annually based on academic performance, student engagement, and sponsor budgets
• You must work back for every year of funding or refund the bursary value plus interest at the prime rate
• Bursaries are awarded in line with Capitec’s Employment Equity plan
• Misrepresentation or undisclosed paid employment may result in contract termination and repayment of benefits