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Capitec External Bursary 2027

We are seeking students who are passionate, exhibit learning agility, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have a visionary mindset. The Capitec Bursary Programme aims to support students pursuing studies in fields that are critical to the future of banking and financial services. Our goal is to nurture talent that will drive innovative solutions and make a positive impact on the industry. By joining our programme, you will let Capitec be your partner in achieving your academic and professional aspirations.

The bursary programme will be aimed at candidates who meet the following criteria:

South African Citizen
This bursary also allows applicants that are 2025 matric students; or on a gap-year after matric in 2024.
All students registered for full-time studies at any DHET/CHE registered tertiary Institution (university, college, Private Colleges, etc), in 2025.
- For the following NQF-7 (or higher) qualifications: Bachelors Degree/Honours
This opportunity is NOT open to:
- These qualification levels: N4/5/6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or Doctoral students.
- Students at these institution types: TVETs, Community Colleges, Graduate/Business School, or Distance-learning Student (UNISA, etc)
Academic performance:
- -Grade 12: Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 65% (or above)
- -Tertiary level: Academic performance-average of 65% (or above) for the latest full academic-years (2024 and 2025 so far).
Students registered as (first, second or third/final) year students in the following fields of study:
- Actuarial Science,
- Computer Science,
- Information Systems,
- Information Technology,
- Digital Marketing,
- Economics, Finance,
- Mathematics,
- Quantitative Management, and
- Statistics
Depending on application stage, candidates may be required to undergo screening, shortlisting, interview, and psychometric assessments.

Amongst qualifying applications, the following may be preferred:

Applicants in line with the sponsor's transformation/ employment equity objectives and requirements.
Applicants on track to finish their qualification in the minimum-time required (not N+1 or higher)

Additional Conditions to Note:

Work-back OBLIGATION: You are obligated to work-back for every year of funding provided by [the bursary sponsor], otherwise you may have to refund the value of the bursary benefits recieved (plus interest charges at the prime rate).
Disclosure Requirement Note: Any applicant or awardee later revealed to not be studying full-time (or having undisclosed paid-employment); may have their bursary contract/offer terminated and required to refund all benefits paid to them by the bursary. This also applies to non-factual statements made on the application, during interviews, or after the bursary is awarded.
Bursaries will only be awarded in line with the Employment Equity plan of the organisation.

Bursary Reference

How did you hear about this bursary opportunity?

Please specify where you heard about this bursary opportunity.

Applicant Information

Name

Surname

Country of Nationality

ID number

Gender

Employment Equity Status

Date of Birth

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Age

Employee Information

Name of Company/Subsidiary

Name of Business Unit/Division/Department

Employee First Name

Employee Last Name

Employee Number

Years Employed by Sponsor Company

Employment Contract Type

What is your current highest qualification?

Do you have any active warnings on file?

Are you permanently employed for at least 12 consecutive months at the closing date of the bursary application open period?

Have you consistently met performance standards and expectations over a period of 12 consecutive months?

Did you discuss your development goals and required qualifications with your Line Manager using a Personal Development Plan as a guide?

Is your direct line manager and department head in support of your application?

Do you currently have an active Qualification or Learnership in progress which will overlap with the new qualification you are applying for?

Have you researched if there are other internal developmental opportunities available via Learning Hub prior to your application?

Address Details

Permanent home address(full)

Home Country

Province

City/Town

Home Setting

District (South African only)

Municipality (South African only)

Present address (only if different to permanent home address)

Province

Present Country

City/Town

District (South African only)

Municipality (South African only)

Place of Birth

Place of birth

Province where you were born

Country of birth

Contact Information

Home number

Cell number

Confirm Email

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency contact full name

Emergency contact number

Relationship to emergency contact

Financial Need information

Number of contributors to family income

Combined annual gross income from all employed family members

Number of family members dependant on household income

Household composition

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Relationship	Full Name	Age	Education Level	Occupation	Income
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Estimated Funding Costs

What is the estimated cost of your academic enrollment (ending in [Bursary Allocation Year])?

NSFAS information

Are/have you been funded by NSFAS?

Financial Assistance information

Are you currently receiving funding from a bursary, loan etc? (Excluding NSFAS)

Application History information

Have you previously applied for this bursary?

Have you applied elsewhere for funding for next year?

Bursar Employee Information

Are you a family member (related) to anyone that works for the bursary company?

NB: Relationship is defined as any relative (Parent/ Guardian/Sibling/Other).

Guardians

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Guardian Type	First Name	Last Name	Annual Gross Salary	Employer	Employer Contact
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