Nedbank Bursary South Africa 2027: Fully Funded STEM and Green Economy Bursary
Are you a high-achieving South African student with dreams of studying at university but worried about the cost? The Nedbank External Bursary Programme 2027 could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Nedbank is inviting academically deserving students with proven financial need to apply for its fully funded bursary programme for the 2027 academic year. The bursary is aimed at supporting students pursuing qualifications in scarce skills fields, particularly within Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Green Economy disciplines.
If you’re passionate about making an impact while building a successful career, here’s everything you need to know about the Nedbank Bursary 2027.
About the Nedbank External Bursary Programme
- The Nedbank External Bursary Programme provides financial assistance to students pursuing their first undergraduate or honours qualification at a recognised South African public university or university of technology.
- The programme aims to address South Africa’s critical skills shortages by investing in future professionals who will contribute to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.
- Nedbank believes that empowering young people through education is one of the most effective ways to create lasting positive change in society.
Fields of Study Covered
The bursary focuses on qualifications aligned with scarce and future-focused skills, including:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics (STEM)
- Green Economy-related qualifications
What Is the Green Economy:
A green economy promotes economic growth while protecting the environment and improving social well-being. These fields focus on:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Increasing energy efficiency
- Enhancing natural resources
- Reducing pollution
- Promoting sustainable development
- Improving social equity
As South Africa transitions toward a more sustainable future, graduates with green economy skills are becoming increasingly valuable.
What Does the Nedbank Bursary Cover:
The Nedbank External Bursary provides financial support for full-time studies and is designed to ease the financial burden on deserving students.
Successful applicants can expect funding to assist with university-related expenses throughout their studies.
To qualify for the Nedbank Bursary 2027, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Intend to study towards their first undergraduate or honours qualification in 2027.
- Be accepted or provisionally accepted to study full-time at a recognised South African public university or university of technology.
- Study within an approved STEM or Green Economy field.
- Have passed Mathematics in Matric (Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted).
- Achieve an average of at least 65% in the year of application.
- Achieve a minimum of 65% in subjects relevant to the intended qualification.
- Demonstrate proven financial need based on household income.
- Obtain parental or legal guardian consent if under the age of 18.
Documents Required for Your Application
- Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:
If You Are Currently in Grade 12
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Grade 11 final results.
- Current Grade 12 mid-year results.
First-Year University Students
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate.
- Current university mid-year results.
Second and Third-Year Students
- Most recent academic results.
- Current mid-year results.
Additional Documents
- Proof of admission to a South African public university or university of technology.
- Completed Financial Check Affidavit signed by the applicant and parent or guardian.
- Latest three months’ bank statements.
Additional Financial Documents for Shortlisted Applicants
If shortlisted, applicants and income-earning household members may be required to submit:
- Certified copies of parents’ or guardians’ IDs.
- Latest payslips and employment letters.
- Income and expenditure statements.
- Home loan statements and municipal accounts (where applicable).
- IRP5, IT3 and IT12 forms for commission earners.
- Pension slips or grant statements.
- Three months’ bank statements for all income earners in the household.
How to apply:
Applications for the Nedbank Bursary South Africa 2027 close on 31 August 2026.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so ensure that all required documents are submitted before the deadline.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026