Student funding

Nedbank bursary

Nedbank bursary: Nedbank funding for academically deserving students with proven financial need pursuing a first full-time degree or diploma at a South African public institution. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

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Short answer

Applicants must be South African citizens, show financial need, have public-university or university-of-technology admission and achieve at least 65% in major and required subjects. Mathematics Literacy is not accepted, and shortlisted households undergo income verification and assessment.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

The Nedbank Educational Trust determines the approved study support in its bursary offer; the current programme page does not publish one fixed award amount for every recipient.

undergraduatefirst degreediplomafull-time studyscarce skillsgreen-economy qualifications

What to do

Prepare without using an old form

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Check how this route worksCheck the current application cycle. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not submit an old formUse the official provider route to look for a new call. Prepare the listed evidence, but do not send documents until the provider publishes a current application route.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

Nedbank External Bursary Programme questions

Who should check Nedbank External Bursary Programme?

Applicants must be South African citizens, show financial need, have public-university or university-of-technology admission and achieve at least 65% in major and required subjects. Mathematics Literacy is not accepted, and shortlisted households undergo income verification and assessment.

What can Nedbank External Bursary Programme pay for?

The Nedbank Educational Trust determines the approved study support in its bursary offer; the current programme page does not publish one fixed award amount for every recipient.

Is Nedbank External Bursary Programme open now?

Check the current application cycle. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.