Applications Open for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Economist Bursary Scheme 2027
Applications Open for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Bursary Scheme Programme 2027. The SARB is inviting aspiring economists who will be entering their first year of undergraduate studies in the 2027 academic year to apply for its external bursaries programme.
The Purpose of the Bursary
- The SARB, as part of addressing the severe shortage of skills in South Africa, provides scholarships and bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- In support of the corporate social initiatives of the SARB and its External Bursary Scheme, a number of external scholarships and bursaries are made available annually to qualifying prospective undergraduates.
- The SARB’s Economic Research Department, in collaboration with the SARB Academy, hereby invites prospective undergraduate degree students to apply for competitive SARB bursaries in the fields of economics, economics and econometrics, economics and mathematical statistics, and economic science.
Requirements
For students to be considered for the bursary, they must meet the following requirements
- Have provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree in the field of economics;
- Have achieved an average pass mark of 70% in their current year of study, with a good command of English and Mathematics (70% and above);
- Be younger than 30 years of age; and
- Be in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary).
How to Apply
Examination results, proof of acceptance at a recognized institution (a student number) and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application.
Use PROMO CODE: SARBERD27.
Submit by post to:
Dimpho Nkoana
POSTNET Suite 101
Private Bag X153
Bryanston
2021
or
Email: sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
or
Online applications: https://sarb-bursary-manager.replit.app/
Bursary Agreement
- Potential external bursars will be required to avail themselves for interviews. Successful applicant(s) for the bursary will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
