FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Honours Bursary

Fields of study

• Actuarial Science
• Agricultural Sciences
• BA Honours Arts (Psychology)
• Biosciences
• Climate Sciences
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Information Management
• Information Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Renewable Energy
• Risk
• Sciences
• Statistics

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be Black, in accordance with the B-BBEE Act (African, Coloured or Indian (ACI))
• Be between 18 and 35 years old on 31 December 2027
• Have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum result of 60% for NSC Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
• Have achieved a minimum average of 60% in your undergraduate degree
• Be entering your first full-time 1-year Honours degree in 2027, in one of the fields of study listed above, with a minimum NQF Level 8
• Study at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa
• Meet the admission requirements for your qualification
• Have a combined household income NOT more than R700 000 per annum

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation (up to a threshold of R65,000)
• Monthly travelling stipends
• Food
• Airtime vouchers

Value mentioned: R65,000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy – not older than 6 months)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Complete undergraduate academic record (certified copy)
• Provisional or final honours acceptance letter, if available
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
• ID numbers of applicant and all household members
• If disabled: a completed EEA1 form (.pdf) and a valid Doctors note

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
   FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Postgraduate Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Postgraduate Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 31 December 2026. 31 December 2026. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 063 968 7544

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

About FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Honours

The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation is FirstRand's B-BBEE foundation, funding education and community development.