SARB Scholarship

Fields of study

• Master’s degree (Analytics or Data Science) at the University of Cape Town (read more here)
• MComm (Advanced Data Analytics) at the University of Pretoria (read more here)
• MComm (Financial Risk Management) at Stellenbosch University (read more here)
• MIT (Big Data Science) at the University of Pretoria (read more here)
• MSc (Business, Mathematics and Informatics) at North-West University (read more here)
• MSc (Data Science) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (read more here)
• MSc (eScience) at the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, North-West University, University of Venda, University of Limpopo and Sol Plaatje University (read more here)
• MSc (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) at Stellenbosch University (read more here)
• MSc (Statistical Science with specialisation in Data Science) (in collaboration with North-West University Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics® (BMI) at the University of the Western Cape (read more here)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be under the age of 35 years old
• Have completed a relevant Honours degree with a minimum overall average of 65%
• Have received provisional acceptance into one of the full-time Master’s programmes listed above, at one of the universities listed above
• Have selected modules that include financial analytics topics

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Most recent exam results (on institutions letterhead)
• Honours degree certificate/ statement of results (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance at one of the approved universities (with your student number) (on institutions letterhead)

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
   SARB Masters Scholarship Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: SARB Masters Scholarship Application 2026

   Applicants must use the following promotional code: SARBDSM26

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 010 746 4366

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About SARB

The South African Reserve Bank invests in data science and analytics skills for central banking.