Capitec Bursary

Fields of study

• Actuarial Science
• Computer Science
• Digital Marketing
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Quantitative Management
• Statistics

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above (NQF7 or higher: Bachelors Degree/ Honours) (the bursary does NOT cover N4/5/6, Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Masters or Doctoral students)
• Be entering your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2027
• Be registered to study at a DHET/ CHE registered tertiary Institution (university, college, Private Colleges, etc) (the bursary does NOT cover studies at TVET Colleges, Community Colleges, Graduate/ Business School, or Distance-learning Student ie. UNISA, etc)
• Achieve a Bachelor’s Pass with a minimum average of 65% in Matric
• Achieve a a minimum average of 65% for the latest full academic-years (2025 and 2026 so far), if currently studying
• Have a strong academic record and be committed to your studies
• Have a passion for technology, data, and business
• Preference will be given to students on track to finish their qualification in the minimum-time required (not N+1 or higher) and students in line with the sponsor’s transformation/ employment equity objectives and requirements

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Accommodation
• Meal allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final report and Grade 12 latest (Term 2) school report with school stamp, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Latest/ June 2026 Official Academic Transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
• 2026 official university fee statements
• Lease agreement, if living in off-campus accommodation
• Full Tertiary Academic Records for all years of tertiary study or police affidavit stating why the student was not schooling (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents/ passport/ death certificate (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (3 months latest payslips if employed/ company registration documents if self Employed/ police affidavits if unemployed/ SASSA documents if receiving a social grant)
• Funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers if receiving NSFAS funding/ police affidavit if never received NSFAS funding
• Funding confirmation contracts, letters or offers if receiving another bursary/ police affidavit if never received funds from another bursary or funding award
• Consent form signed and completed by parent/ legal guardian and their certified ID copy, if under 18 years old
• Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter from Doctor, if disabled

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   Capitec Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Capitec Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around August. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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About Capitec

Capitec is one of South Africa's largest retail banks by customer numbers. It was founded in 2001 and is known for simple, low-cost banking.