Capitec External Bursary 2027

Applications are open.

Applications close on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 2 pm.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Capitec stands at the forefront of innovation in the banking industry, continuously redefining the banking experience through simplicity, accessibility, and affordability. Guided by our CEO principles, we are deeply committed to putting our Clients First, ensuring that every solution we deliver meaningfully improves how clients manage their financial lives so they can live better.

At the heart of Capitec is a culture that aims to Energise People, fostering an environment where curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking thrive. We empower our people to think differently, challenge the status quo, and embrace innovation with purpose and intent. Through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, we create personalised, impactful solutions that respond to our clients’ evolving needs.

We also believe in taking ownership, to Own It, by being accountable for outcomes, acting with urgency, and delivering excellence in everything we do. This mindset enables us to continuously improve, move forward with confidence, and shape the future of banking. 

Through the External Bursary Programme, Capitec supports students who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for technology, data, and business. By equipping them with the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities, we are building a pipeline of future talent who will continue to put Clients First, act with ownership, and contribute to innovative, client-centric solutions that make a real difference.

About The Bursary

This Bursary is for the 2027 academic year. You need to be studying full-time in 2027 to qualify. 

 

You’ll receive the funding and support you need to focus on what matters most - your studies while gaining workplace exposure and staying connected to a business that’s all about growth and innovation.

And once you’ve completed your qualification, you’ll gain workplace readiness skills to help you transition confidently from campus to career.

 

What you can expect from us:

  1. Financial Support: Registration, Tuition, Books, Accommodation, and Stipends. 
  2. Work Readiness and Onboarding Experience: Support to transition into the world of work. 
  3. Personal Development: Building your brand. 

 

What’s covered:

  1. Full tuition and registration fees
  2. Accommodation
  3. Textbooks
  4. Meal allowance 
  5. NB: The final details of what the bursary will cover, will only be confirmed & final when successful applicants recieve their final bursary award/pledge letter (signed by the sponsor). 

Additional Conditions to Note:

  1. The funding/bursary is renewable annually, based on academic performance , student egagement, and sponsor budgets. (You will not be granted a bursary for your full-length of study in year 1)
  2. Work-back OBLIGATION: You are obligated to work-back for every year of funding provided by Capitec, otherwise you may have to refund the value of the bursary benefits recieved (plus interest charges at the prime rate).
  3. 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. 
  4. Bursaries will only be awarded in line with the Employment Equity plan of the organisation. 

Depending on application stage, candidates may be required to undergo screening, shortlisting, interview, and psychometric assessments.

Who Can Apply

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:

  1. South African Citizen
  2. This bursary also allows applicants that are 2026 matric students; or on a gap-year after matric in 2025. 
  3. All students registered for full-time studies at any DHET/CHE registered tertiary Institution (university, college, Private Colleges, etc), in 2026. 
    • For the following NQF-7 (or higher) qualifications: Bachelors Degree/Honours
  4. 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)
  5. 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 (2025 and 2026 so far).
  6. 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
  7. Depending on application stage, candidates may be required to undergo screening, shortlisting, interview, and psychometric assessments.

Amongst qualifying applications, the following may be preferred:

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

Additional Conditions to Note:

  1. 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).
  2. 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. 
  3. Bursaries will only be awarded in line with the Employment Equity plan of the organisation. 

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form. Be sure to read every section and ensure that the information you provide is accurate.

  • Applications that are incomplete and that include misrepresentations will immediately be disregarded.
  • Please ensure that you attach ALL of the Required Documents
  • Closing date for application type:
    • Capitec External Bursary 2027 closes: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 2 pm.
  • Bursary allocation year for application type:
    • Capitec External Bursary 2027 will be allocated for the 2027 academic year

This Bursary is for the 2027 academic year. You need to be studying full-time in 2027 to qualify. 

  1. Should you not have heard back from us within 3 months (of the application closing date), please consider your application as unsuccessful
  2. Terms and Conditions apply.  Successful applicants will be required to sign an agreement provided by the sponsor
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Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents:

    Important Note About Documents:  

  • All certified documents must be less than 3 months old.  
  • [*]  means: Where you have multiple documents for 1 submission, please combine/scan them into 1 file that you can upload.
  • In addition to the documents listed below, you are required to submit any other documents required on Step-4 of your application  

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    All Applicants:

    1. Certified copy of your valid South African identity document.
    2. Certified Parents/Guardian RSA ID (or non-SA Passport) or Death Certificate (if deceased) [*] 
    3. Proof of Household Income: Certified copy of SASSA docs or 3 months Payslips of parents/guardians (Company registration documents if Self Employed) - Please attach police affidavits confirming unemployment, if guardian/s are unemployed [*] 
    4. Do you (or did you) get funded by NSFAS? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit police affidavit stating that you have never received NSFAS funding] [*]
    5. Do you (or did you) get funded by another bursary? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit police affidavit stating that you have never received funds from another bursary or funding award] [*] 

     

    Scholar in Matric (or gap-year after matric)

    1. Certified Grade 11 Report final year-end report (with official school stamp)
    2. Grade 12 latest (Term 2) school report - Certified (With official school stamp) 
    3. [IF APPLICABLE]  Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)

     

    Current Tertiary Student (Undergrad/Honours/etc Enrolled in 2026)

    1. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)
    2. Certified copy of latest/June 2026 Official Academic Transcripts (or official institution report) [or police affidavit stating why you were not schooling] [*] 
    3. 2026 Official University Fee Statements - If you have off-campus accommodation, please include your lease agreement [*] 
    4. Certified Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions), or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling. [*] 

     

    Gap-Year Student During Tertiary (Enrolled before 2026)

    1. Certified copy of valid matric certificate (Grade 12)
    2. Certified Full Tertiary Academic Records (for all years of tertiary study, even if at multiple institutions); or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling. [*] 

     

    Masters & PhD Applicants (must additionally submit) 

    1. DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE BURSARY

     

    Other Optional Documents (for all applicants):

    1. Do you (or did you) get funded by NSFAS? Please upload all the funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers. [If not, submit police affidavit stating that you have never received NSFAS funding] [*] 
    2. Have a Disability? Submit a Dept of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter from Doctor [*] 

     

For applicants under the age of 18, to comply with POPI regulations a signed consent form completed by your parent/legal guardian along with a certified copy of their proof of identity is required.

You can download the guardian consent form by clicking HERE.

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