Mike Brown Scholarship

Fields of study

• Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics: Robotics Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Automation, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Analytics, Big Data Management, Predictive Modelling.
• Agricultural Sciences: Agronomy, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Security.
• Business and financial services: Financial Engineering, Risk Management, International Business.
• Education and Training: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Special Education, STEM Education, Educational Technology.
• Engineering: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering.
• Engineering and Technology: Aerospace Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications Engineering.
• Environmental Science: Environmental Engineering, Conservation Science, Climate Change Analysis, Sustainable Development.
• Environmental and Sustainability Studies: Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Systems.
• Finance and Accounting: Chartered Accountancy, Financial Analysis, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Investment Banking.
• Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research, Health Informatics, Medical Specialisation (e.g. Oncology, Cardiology), Nursing, Pharmacology, Public Health.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Network Engineering, IT Project Management.
• Public Policy and Administration: Public Health Policy, Urban Planning, International Development.

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with a strong academic record – a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum of 60% for each course
• Have obtained admission to study towards a postgraduate qualification (Honours or Master’s), preferably in a scarce and critical skill area
• Have obtained admission to study at a public university or university of technology in South African
• Have strong leadership potential, show innovation, and be committed to making a positive impact in your chosen field
• Be committed to South Africa’s economic growth and social development, especially in underserved areas
• Preference will be given to individuals of African, Indian, and Coloured descent to promote diversity and inclusion

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Learning materials
• Equipment (such as laptops)
• Accommodation
• Meals
• A fixed stipend for daily living expenses

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Most recent academic transcript, including 2024 results and 2025 mid-year results if applicable
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (letters of employment or latest payslips if employed: certified copy, not older than 3 months / IRP5, IT3 and IT12 forms for the past 2 years if only earning commission / affidavit if unemployed / pension slip or bank statement for other income forms (pension, grant, maintenance, rent, or interest from investments etc: not older than 3 months)
• Parents or guardians home loan account statement and city or town council rates and taxes statement (not older than 3 months)
• Parents, guardians and applicants latest 3 months’ bank statements
• Financial checks affidavit (download here)

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
   • Mike Brown Scholarship Application Form 2025
   • download here

   Download and complete the Mike Brown Scholarship Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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 Mike Brown

Nedbank is one of South Africa's big four banks. The scholarship honours former CEO Mike Brown.