Hey future game-changers! Ready to kickstart your career in finance, tech, or stats? Well, you’re in luck! Capitec, one of South Africa’s biggest and most innovative banks, is offering an awesome bursary program for the 2026 academic year. If you’re passionate about making a mark and need a financial boost to get there, this could be your golden ticket!
The Capitec Bursary is designed to support talented South African students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Finance, and more. It’s not just about paying your fees; it’s about investing in your potential and helping you become a future leader in the financial industry.
Who Can Apply?
Capitec is looking for bright, driven South African students who meet the following criteria:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You should currently be in Matric (Grade 12) or have already completed Matric.
- You must be planning to study or currently studying full-time towards an NQF7 qualification or higher (like a Bachelor’s Degree or Honours). Sorry, no N4/5/6, Higher Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Masters, or Doctoral studies are covered by this specific bursary!
- Your studies must be at a DHET/CHE registered university or tertiary institution. This bursary doesn’t cover TVETs, Community Colleges, Graduate/Business Schools, or distance learning institutions like UNISA.
- You need to have achieved a Bachelor’s Pass in Matric with a minimum average of 65%.
- If you’re already studying, you must maintain a minimum average of 65% for your latest full academic years (2024 and 2025 so far).
- Preference may be given to students who are on track to finish their qualification in the minimum required time and align with Capitec’s transformation and employment equity goals.
What Does It Cover?
This bursary is super generous and aims to cover the big expenses so you can focus on your studies. It includes:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Accommodation
- Stipends (for living expenses)
And here’s a bonus: after you graduate, you’ll gain invaluable work experience by completing a work-back obligation at Capitec, equal to the duration of funding you received. This is an amazing opportunity to transition smoothly into the professional world!
The bursary covers studies in these exciting fields:
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Management
- Statistics
How to Apply?
Applying for the Capitec Bursary is straightforward! Just follow these steps:
- Head over to the official Capitec Bursary online application portal: Apply for Capitec Bursary 2026 here!
- Make sure you have all your supporting documents ready. You’ll need to submit clear, certified copies of the following (don’t miss any, or your application might not be considered!):
- Your ID document.
- If you’re in Matric: Your Grade 11 final report and latest Grade 12 (Term 2) school report with the school stamp.
- If you’ve completed Matric: Your Matric certificate.
- If you’re currently studying: Your latest official academic transcripts (June 2025) and official 2025 university fee statements.
- Your full tertiary academic records for all years of study, or a police affidavit if there’s a reason for missing records.
- If you live in off-campus accommodation: Your lease agreement.
- Parents or guardians’ ID documents/passports or death certificates.
- Parents or guardians’ proof of household income (latest 3 months payslips if employed, company registration for self-employed, police affidavits if unemployed, SASSA documents if receiving a social grant).
- Confirmation of any other funding received (e.g., NSFAS, other bursaries) – provide contracts, letters, or offers. If you’ve never received NSFAS or other funding, a police affidavit stating this.
- If you are under 18 years old: A signed and completed consent form from your parent/legal guardian and their certified ID copy.
- If you are disabled: A Department of Labour Employment Equity Act (EEA1) Form AND a Diagnosis Letter from your doctor.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 months of the closing date. If you don’t hear back, please consider your application unsuccessful. You might also be asked to go through screening, interviews, and psychometric assessments.
Mark your calendars! The closing date for the Capitec Bursary for the 2026 academic year is 3 September 2025 at 14:00. Make sure you submit your application well before this deadline to avoid missing out!
Got questions? You can reach out to Capitec directly through their contact page or use the blue “support” chat button on the application portal.
If becoming a part of the Capitec family and getting your studies fully funded sounds like your dream, then what are you waiting for? This is an incredible opportunity to shape your future. Apply now and don’t forget to explore more amazing bursaries right here on Bursaries Room!
