Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

About the Capitec Bursary Programme

Capitec Bank is currently South Africa’s second biggest retail bank, with more than 10 million customers and over 13,000 employees across its various branches. The bank serves individuals and businesses, but does not provide business banking for companies, close corporations, partnerships, or trusts.

The bank prides itself on offering low costs to their customers, allowing freedom for clients to pay per transaction and offering the highest interest rate on deposits.

The Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027 invites students to apply for their external bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: Capitec Bank • Customers: 10+ million • Employees: 13,000+ • Focus: Critical banking and financial services fields • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027 will be awarded for Undergraduate Bachelors or Honours studies in fields that are critical to the future of banking and financial services (NQF level 7 or higher), including the following fields:

What Expenses Does the Bursary Cover?

The Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027 will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meal allowance

Additional benefit: Students will also gain work readiness training and onboarding experience to support their transition into the world of work.

Eligibility Requirements for the Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above (NQF7 or higher: Bachelors Degree or Honours)
• You must be entering your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of study in 2027
• You must be registered to study at a DHET/CHE registered tertiary institution (university, college, Private Colleges, etc.) – the bursary does NOT cover studies at TVET Colleges, Community Colleges, Graduate/Business School, or Distance-learning students (UNISA, etc.)
• You must achieve a Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 65% in Matric
• You must achieve a minimum average of 65% for the latest full academic years (2025 and 2026 so far), if currently studying
• You must have a strong academic record and be committed to your studies
• You must have a passion for technology, data, and business

Preference will be given to: Students on track to finish their qualification in the minimum time required (not N+1 or higher) and students in line with the sponsor’s transformation/employment equity objectives and requirements.

Important Information

• The Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027 does NOT cover N4/5/6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters, or Doctoral students
• Bursaries are awarded for 1 year and are renewable annually based on academic performance, student engagement, and sponsor budgets
• After graduation, students will be required to work for Capitec for the equal duration of funding received. This will allow students to gain workplace readiness skills to help transition into the working world
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 months of the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Candidates may be required to undergo screening, shortlisting, interview, and psychometric assessments as part of the selection process

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application for the Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027. All documents must be certified.

• ID document
• Grade 11 final report and Grade 12 latest (Term 2) school report with school stamp, if currently in Matric
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Latest / June 2026 Official Academic Transcripts, if currently studying
• 2026 official university fee statements
• Lease agreement, if living in off-campus accommodation
• Full Tertiary Academic Records for all years of tertiary study or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling
• Parents or guardians ID documents / passport / death certificate
• Parents or guardians proof of household income:
  • 3 months latest payslips if employed
  • Company registration documents if self-employed
  • Police affidavits if unemployed
  • SASSA documents if receiving a social grant
• Funding confirmation contracts, letters, or offers if receiving NSFAS funding / police affidavit if never received NSFAS funding
• Funding confirmation contracts, letters, or offers if receiving another bursary / police affidavit if never received funds from another bursary or funding award
• Consent form signed and completed by parent/legal guardian and their certified ID copy, if under 18 years old
• Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter from Doctor, if disabled

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact Capitec directly:

• Contact page: https://www.capitecbank.co.za/contact-us/
• Or use the chat blue “support” button on the application page

Capitec Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Capitec Bank
• Bursary Name: Capitec External Bursary Programme
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens currently in Matric or completed Matric
• Study level: Bachelors or Honours (NQF 7 or higher)
• Fields of study: Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Quantitative Management, Statistics
• Minimum academic requirement: 65% in Matric and/or tertiary studies
• Institution type: DHET/CHE registered institution (not TVET, distance learning, or graduate school)
• What is covered: Registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, meal allowance
• Additional benefit: Work readiness training and onboarding experience
• Work-back requirement: Work for Capitec for the equal duration of funding received
• Selection process: Screening, shortlisting, interview, psychometric assessments
• Required documents: ID, academic records, fee statements, proof of income, funding confirmation, consent form, EEA1 form (if disabled)
• Application method: Online via Capitec portal
• Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 14:00
• Notification period: Within 3 months of closing date