Applications are now open for the Capitec External Bursary 2027, a funding opportunity aimed at South African students who are passionate about technology, data, finance, business, mathematics, and innovation.
The bursary is designed to support students who will be studying full-time in the 2027 academic year. Successful applicants may receive financial support for registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, and meal allowances. The programme also offers workplace exposure, personal development support, and work readiness opportunities to help students prepare for life after graduation.
Applications close on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 2 pm.
About the Capitec External Bursary 2027
Capitec is one of South Africa’s leading banks, known for its focus on innovation, accessibility, simplicity, and client-first banking solutions. Through the Capitec External Bursary Programme, the bank supports academically strong students who are pursuing qualifications aligned with the future of banking and financial services.
The bursary is for the 2027 academic year, and applicants must be planning to study full-time in 2027 to qualify.
What the Capitec Bursary May Cover
The final bursary award will be confirmed in the official bursary award or pledge letter issued to successful applicants. However, the bursary may cover:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Textbooks
- Meal allowance
- Work readiness support
- Personal development support
- Workplace exposure
The bursary is renewable annually, depending on academic performance, student engagement, and available sponsor budget.
Who Can Apply for the Capitec External Bursary?
The Capitec External Bursary 2027 is open to South African citizens who meet the academic and study requirements.
Applicants may include:
- 2026 matric learners
- Students who completed matric in 2025 and are currently on a gap year
- Current full-time tertiary students registered in 2026
- Students planning to study full-time in 2027
- Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Honours qualification
Applicants must be studying or planning to study at a DHET or CHE-registered tertiary institution.
Fields of Study Covered
The Capitec External Bursary is aimed at students studying in fields that support the future of banking, technology, data, and financial services.
Relevant fields of study include:
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Management
- Statistics
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements.
Grade 12 applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Pass
- A minimum average of 65% or above
Tertiary students must have:
- An academic average of 65% or above
- Strong academic performance for the latest academic years, including 2025 and 2026 where applicable
Who Does Not Qualify?
The bursary is not open to all qualification types or institutions.
You do not qualify if you are studying towards:
- N4, N5, or N6
- Higher Certificate
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- Master’s Degree
- Doctoral Degree
You also do not qualify if you are studying through:
- TVET colleges
- Community colleges
- Graduate or business schools
- Distance-learning institutions
- UNISA
Important Conditions
Applicants should carefully read the bursary conditions before applying.
The Capitec External Bursary includes a work-back obligation. This means successful applicants may be required to work back for every year of funding received. If the work-back obligation is not fulfilled, the applicant may be required to repay the value of the bursary benefits received, plus interest.
Applicants must also provide accurate and truthful information. Any misrepresentation, undisclosed paid employment, or failure to study full-time may result in the bursary being terminated and funds being recovered.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete screening, interviews, and psychometric assessments.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare all required documents before applying.
Required documents may include:
- Certified copy of a valid South African ID
- Certified copies of parent or guardian ID documents
- Proof of household income
- NSFAS funding confirmation or affidavit if not funded by NSFAS
- Other bursary funding confirmation or affidavit if not funded by another bursary
- Certified Grade 11 final report, where applicable
- Latest Grade 12 report, where applicable
- Certified matric certificate, where applicable
- Latest official tertiary academic transcript, where applicable
- Full tertiary academic record, where applicable
- 2026 university fee statement, where applicable
- Lease agreement for off-campus accommodation, where applicable
- Disability documents, where applicable
- Parent or guardian consent form for applicants under 18
Certified documents must be less than three months old.
How to Apply for the Capitec External Bursary 2027
Students can apply online using the official Capitec bursary application portal.
Apply here: https://capitecbursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=314#notes-and-instructions
Before submitting your application, make sure you read all notes and instructions carefully, complete every section accurately, and upload all required documents.
Incomplete applications or applications containing incorrect information may be disqualified.
Closing Date
The Capitec External Bursary 2027 closes on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 2 pm.
Students are encouraged to apply early and avoid waiting until the closing date, especially because supporting documents may take time to certify and prepare.
Final Reminder
The Capitec External Bursary 2027 is a valuable opportunity for South African students who want to pursue full-time studies in technology, data, finance, mathematics, business, and related fields.
If you meet the requirements, prepare your documents and submit your application before the closing date.
Apply here: https://capitecbursary.auraams.app/Home/Index?applicationTypeId=314#notes-and-instructions