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Monday, August 10, 2026
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is calling on aspirant economists who will be entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2027 academic year to apply for its external bursaries programme.
“The SARB, as part of addressing the severe shortage of skills in South Africa, provides scholarships and bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds,” the central bank said.
The closing date for the submission of applications is Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
In support of the corporate social initiatives of the SARB and its External Bursary Scheme, several external scholarships and bursaries are made available annually to qualifying prospective undergraduates.
“The SARB’s Economic Research Department, in collaboration with the SARB Academy, hereby invites prospective undergraduate degree students to apply for competitive SARB bursaries in the fields of economics, economics and econometrics, economics and mathematical statistics, and economic science,” it said.
Aspiring economists to be considered for the bursary, they must meet the following requirements:
• have provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree in the field of economics;
• have achieved an average pass mark of 70% in their current year of study, with a good command of English and Mathematics (70% and above);
• be younger than 30 years of age; and
• be in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary)
Examination results, proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (a student number), and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application.
Students must use PROMO CODE: SARBERD27 in their applications.
They can submit by post to:
Dimpho Nkoana
POSTNET Suite 101
Private Bag X153
Bryanston
2021
Applications can also be sent by email to: sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
In addition, online applications can be made to: https://sarb-bursary-manager.replit.app/
Potential external bursars will be required to avail themselves for interviews. Successful applicant(s) for the bursary will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB. -SAnews.gov.za
