Capitec Bank invites South African student to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 / 2024 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 18 June 2023
Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within the following fields:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Behavioural Science / Behavioural Economics
- Business Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Data Science
- Design (Graphic, User Experience, Web)
- Economics
- Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics)
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology (Computer Science, Software Development, Systems Development)
- Law
- Machine Learning
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Statistics
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books, accommodation, and stipends.
Bursary recipients will also receive work readiness training and onboarding experience to support their transition into the world of work, as well as personal development training by access to mentors.
Students will be invited to join the Capitec Holiday Programme, to take learning to a practical level and focus on real business problems.
After graduation, the Work Readiness and Onboarding Experience will help students transition successfully into the business.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2024
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must be willing to relocate to Stellenbosch (Western Cape) or Sandton/ Johannesburg (Gauteng) after graduation
- You must have a clear credit record
- You must have a clear criminal record
- You must be ambitious, with a go-getter attitude
- You must be a proactive and a problem-solver
- You must have a growth mindset and be willing to continuously learn, develop new skills and embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth
- You must be courageous and eager to find innovative solutions to make a positive impact
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at: Capitec Bursary Application 2024
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- Latest academic results, if currently studying (certified copy)
