Your future starts now. If you are passionate about creating a better tomorrow through education and innovation in the financial and green economy sectors, then the Nedbank External Bursary Programme is your gateway to becoming a difference maker. Apply today and unlock your ambition with one of South Africa’s most forward-thinking financial institutions.
Bursary: Nedbank External Bursary Programme
Company: Nedbank Group Ltd
Location: South Africa (nationwide coverage)
Bursary Type: Full-time Undergraduate and Honours studies
Field of Study: Financial Sector, with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Green Economy-related qualifications
Company Overview
Nedbank Group Ltd is one of South Africa’s leading financial services providers and a proud contributor to inclusive socioeconomic growth through strategic educational investments. As a diversified financial services group, Nedbank offers a wide range of wholesale and retail banking services, as well as insurance, asset management, and wealth management solutions to its diverse clientele across the country and beyond.
With a proud heritage dating back over 180 years, Nedbank is a purpose-driven institution committed to using its financial expertise to do good. The bank firmly believes that empowering South Africa’s youth with quality education is a critical lever for driving long-term economic transformation and environmental sustainability. Nedbank’s values—integrity, accountability, respect, and pushing boundaries—are evident in the company’s strong emphasis on responsible banking and community upliftment.
Nedbank is a trailblazer in sustainable finance and has consistently championed initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Among these is its External Bursary Programme, which reflects the bank’s unwavering belief in the potential of young South Africans. The programme is a key pillar of Nedbank’s broader #YoungDifferenceMaker campaign—an initiative designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, confidence, and opportunity to make meaningful change.
Whether it’s through investment in green economy skills, support for underrepresented STEM talent, or providing access to quality education for financially disadvantaged youth, Nedbank is committed to fostering a future that is not only financially robust but also socially equitable and environmentally sustainable.
The Nedbank External Bursary Programme is an extension of this vision. It is designed to enable students who lack the financial means to pursue full-time tertiary education at public universities or universities of technology in South Africa. The bursary supports high-potential individuals who aspire to careers in the financial sector and emerging green and technology-driven industries. With this initiative, Nedbank continues to build a legacy of empowerment, education, and sustainable development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Nedbank External Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Must be a South African citizen
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Demonstrate financial need as determined by household income
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Be enrolled (or planning to enroll) full-time at a South African public university or university of technology
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Have obtained admission approval to the institution for the relevant qualification
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Must have achieved a minimum academic average of 65% in the year of application
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Must have scored a minimum of 65% in key subjects aligned to the qualification of choice
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Applicants must not have completed Grade 12 or senior certificate with Mathematics Literacy
Application Process
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Only online applications will be considered.
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Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
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Applications will be screened and shortlisted according to the eligibility criteria.
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If shortlisted, candidates will be required to:
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Submit relevant financial documentation
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Undergo psychometric testing
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Participate in an interview
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Important Notes:
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The bursaries are awarded at the sole discretion of the Nedbank Educational Trust
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All applicants will receive feedback upon completion of the recruitment process
How to Apply
Visit: www.nedbank.co.za/bursary
Email Enquiries: Unlockyourambition@nedbank.co.za
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
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