Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027
Nedbank
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
Nedbank’s External Bursary Programme provides fully funded study opportunities for academically strong South African students with proven financial need pursuing undergraduate or honours degrees in high-demand fields, particularly STEM and green economy sectors. The programme supports full-time studies at public universities and universities of technology in South Africa to address scarce skills shortages and contribute to sustainable development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition covered
- Accommodation support
- Living stipend
- Support for first undergraduate or honours qualification
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a South African citizen
- 2 Must intend to study or already be studying at a South African public university or university of technology
- 3 Must pursue an undergraduate or honours degree in an approved field (STEM or green economy-related)
- 4 Must achieve at least 65% average in subjects related to intended qualification
- 5 Must demonstrate financial need
- 6 Must have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics (Mathematics Literacy does not qualify)
- 7 Eligible candidates include Grade 12 learners, first-year university students, and continuing students