Reserve Bank Bursaries

South Africa’s central bank, the South African Reserve Bank, is offering bursaries to top performers who are currently in Grade 12 or those who recently matriculated. Bursaries will be awarded for FULL-TIME study in fields relevant to the reserve bank’s operations, such as Information Technology (IT), Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting and related fields.

What are the requirements for the Reserve Bank Bursary Programme?

• A matric with good grades (above 60% aggregate)
• If you are still in matric, you MUST have obtained more than 60% aggregate in your June exam (the marks are only minimums so aim higher)
• Must be intending to study towards a qualification relevant to the operations of the Reserve Bank (e.g. Information Technology (IT), Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related fields.)
• Must be intending to study FULL-TIME (Part-time or distance education will not be considered)
• You have to be planning to study an undergraduate qualification

How to apply for this bursary?

Download the application form by clicking on one of the the options in this brackets >> (Download Bursary Application Form as PDF OR Download Bursary Application Form as Microsoft Word).

Return the completed form together with supporting documents (for example Exam results, certificates, university enrolment form (student number), or any other supporting documents) by email to SARB-Bursaryapplication@resbank.co.za OR send them by post or courier to Ms Vinessa Naidoo, Human Resource Department, South African Reserve Bank, 370 Church Street, Pretoria, 0001 before the closing date which is 30 Septermber.

Should you be successful and be funded by the Reserve Bank you will be required to work for the Bank on completion of your studies. While studying you will have to reapply for the bursary each year. The bursary will cover your tuition fees, books, and university accommodation. You will be required to work for the Reserve Bank during vacation holidays. If you are shortlisted for the bursary, you will be interviewed and tested.

Good Luck! The Bursary Bin

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