Hey, future leaders and game-changers! Ready to level up your education with a postgraduate degree? The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Postgraduate Bursary 2025 is here to make that dream a reality! This isn’t just about covering your tuition; it’s a full-on support system designed to help you crush your Honours degree and prep you for an epic career after graduation. Let’s dive into what makes this bursary so awesome!
Who Can Apply?
Think this bursary might be for you? Here’s the lowdown on who can join the FirstRand family:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You need to be enrolled in a full-time, one-year Honours degree program.
- Your combined household income should not be more than R700,000 per year.
- You must be studying at one of South Africa’s 26 public universities.
- Scored at least 60% in Matric Mathematics (sorry, Mathematical Literacy doesn’t qualify here!).
- You need to be between 21 and 35 years old. If you’re turning 36 or older in 2026, this bursary isn’t for you.
- You must have completed your undergraduate degree between 2023 and 2025.
- This must be your very first postgraduate qualification.
- You need an overall average of 60% or higher in your undergraduate degree.
Ready for your Honours? Here are the amazing fields of study that the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation supports:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Agricultural Sciences
- BA Honours Arts (Psychology)
- Biosciences
- Business Information
- Climate Sciences
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Economics
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Financial Management
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Information Management
- Information Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Renewable Energy
- Risk
- Sciences
- Society and Sustainability
- Statistic
What Does It Cover?
The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Bursary goes way beyond just paying for your tuition fees. They’re all about giving you comprehensive support so you can totally ace your studies and get ready for life after graduation. Think of it as your academic cheer squad! While there are no cash stipends, you get loads of practical support:
- Travel/Living Allowance: You’ll get a handy pay card from Feenix, and your monthly travel/living allowance will be loaded straight onto it. Easy peasy!
- Food Vouchers: Look out for monthly SMSes with voucher codes that you can redeem at selected stores to keep you fueled up.
- Airtime: You’ll receive an SMS with an airtime voucher every month, which you can conveniently convert into data to stay connected.
- Book Allowance: An account will be opened for you with their service provider, so you can head to the store and pick up all the textbooks and study materials you need, up to the value of your allowance.
This bursary is truly more than just money – it’s your ticket to the resources and support you need for academic success and a super bright future!
How to Apply?
Feeling hyped? Awesome! Applying for the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Postgraduate Bursary is straightforward. Make sure you have these documents ready:
- A certified copy of your ID (not older than 6 months, and super clear and legible!).
- Your certified Matric Certificate.
- Your certified Academic Records from your previous studies.
- Proof of either provisional or final acceptance into your Bachelor of Honours Degree program.
Are you a student living with a disability? You’ll also need to include:
- An EEA1 form.
- A valid Doctor’s note.
Once you’ve got all your documents in order, you can hit that apply button! Click right HERE to start your application journey.
Remember, the **closing date is 01 December 2025**. Don’t miss out!
If this sounds like the perfect bursary to kickstart your postgraduate dreams, don’t wait – apply now! And while you’re here, why not explore more amazing bursaries on Bursaries Room to find even more funding opportunities for your future?

