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Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa)

Last verified 31 August 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Full undergraduate bursaries for academically deserving South African students who cannot afford full-time study at a public university or university of technology.

Provider
Nedbank
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
South African citizens studying or accepted to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology, with strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window

Key eligibility criteria

  • South African citizens studying or accepted to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology, with strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa) (2026)

## Overview The Nedbank External Bursary Programme funds academically deserving South African students without the means to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma, targeting the country's scarce-skills shortages. ## What it covers Tuition, prescribed books, accommodation and meals, plus vacation work and possible employment opportunities within Nedbank. ## How to apply Applications are made through the Nedbank careers and bursaries site. You will need your ID, latest academic results, proof of household income and proof of university admission or registration.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa) eligibility

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  • South African citizens studying or accepted to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology, with strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.

Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://jobs.nedbank.co.za/content/Bursaries/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: South African citizens studying or accepted to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology, with strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window

      Provider deadline information: Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa)?+

    South African citizens studying or accepted to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology, with strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.

    What funding does the Nedbank External Bursary Programme (South Africa) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://jobs.nedbank.co.za/content/Bursaries/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens studying or accepted to study full-time towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology, with strong academic results and demonstrated financial need.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual — see the Nedbank bursaries page for the open window. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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