Capitec Bank: Bursaries 2025

Capitec is inviting students to apply for their merit bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate or postgraduate studies, within the following fields:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Actuarial Science
• Business and Management Studies
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Consumer Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Quantitative Management
• Risk Management
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Transport and Logistics

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Textbooks,
• Accommodation,
• Stipends.

Bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits:

• Academic support and mentorship
• Work readiness training and onboarding experience to support the transition into the world of work
• Wellness programme services (through Ask Nelson)
• Job shadowing and insights into the Capitec way of work
• Accessibility to Employee Assistance Programme for career and financial guidance
• Permanent employment after graduation

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your first year of tertiary and above
• You must be willing to be based in the Western Cape (Bellville/ Stellenbosch) and/or Gauteng (Sandton/ Johannesburg)
• You must have a clear credit record
• You must have a clear criminal record
• You must be ambitious, with a go-getter attitude
• You must be a proactive and a problem-solver
• You must have a growth mindset and be willing to continuously learn, develop new skills and embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth
• You must be courageous and eager to find innovative solutions to make a positive impact