Student funding

SARB economics bursary 2027

SARB economics bursary 2027: A current specialist SARB bursary for aspiring economists who will enter first-year undergraduate study during 2027. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked South Africa2027 applications open · deadline
Short answer

The 2027 notice targets South African citizens younger than 30 who intend to begin economics, econometrics or economic science, have provisional university acceptance, achieved at least 70% in the June 2026 Grade 12 examinations and can demonstrate financial need.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Bursary support is governed by the SARB award and agreement; the public notice does not state one fixed amount for every recipient.

undergraduatefirst yeareconomicseconometricseconomic science

What to do

Apply before the published deadline

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Check how this route works2027 applications open; published deadline 30 September 2026. 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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Use the official applicationOpen the provider route on this page and use its own form or portal before the published deadline.

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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

SARB ERD Economics External Bursary 2027 questions

Who should check SARB ERD Economics External Bursary 2027?

The 2027 notice targets South African citizens younger than 30 who intend to begin economics, econometrics or economic science, have provisional university acceptance, achieved at least 70% in the June 2026 Grade 12 examinations and can demonstrate financial need.

What can SARB ERD Economics External Bursary 2027 pay for?

Bursary support is governed by the SARB award and agreement; the public notice does not state one fixed amount for every recipient.

Is SARB ERD Economics External Bursary 2027 open now?

2027 applications open. The official source was checked on 30 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.