The South African Reserve Bank is inviting talented students to apply for its
External Bursary Scheme for 2026. If you’re passionate about finance, economics, or other scarce skill fields,
this could be your opportunity to study with full support.

📌 About the Bursary Provider – SARB

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the central bank of South Africa, established in 1921 to maintain price stability and promote sustainable economic growth.
Today, SARB plays a vital role in managing the country’s monetary policy, ensuring a stable financial system, and guiding government with critical economic insights.

🎓 Fields Covered

SARB bursaries are awarded for undergraduate degrees in fields linked to its functions and scarce skills in South Africa. Examples include:

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Law
• Mathematical Statistics
• Dentistry, Medicine & Social Work
• Other scarce skills areas

📋 Selection Process

• Bursaries are reviewed annually; you do not need to reapply each year.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 month of the closing date.
• Testing and interviews may be part of the process.
• Bursary recipients must sign an agreement with SARB.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

• South African citizen under 30 years old.
• Completed Matric or currently in Matric (2025).
• Intend on studying full-time for an undergraduate degree in 2026.
• Accepted or provisionally accepted at a recognised SA university.
• Minimum 70% overall average in Matric June exams.
• Financial need and unable to study without a bursary.
• From a disadvantaged background.

📝 How to Apply

There are two ways to apply:

1. Online: Apply via the TTI Bursary Portal (use promo code SARB2026).
2. Download: Complete the SARB Bursary Application Form (.pdf) and submit via:

• Email: sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
• Post: Dimpho Nkoana, POSTNET Suite 101, Private Bag X153, Bryanston, 2021

Remember to enter “www.edufunds.co.za” in the application form when asked how you heard about the bursary.

📑 Required Documents

• Certified copy of ID document
• Matric June results (if currently in Matric)
• Matric certificate/final results (if completed)
• University acceptance or provisional acceptance letter (2026)
• Motivational essay (approx. 250 words)

🚀 Apply Now for SARB Bursary 2026

⏰ Closing Date

30 September 2025
(Applications after this date will not be accepted.)