The National Treasury Bursary Scheme 2026 for young South African Students. – Scholarship Opportunities

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Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 National Treasury Bursary Scheme. The National Treasury is committed to youth and skills development in the country. The Bursary scheme is directed at providing financial support to South African students studying in the fields deemed critical and scarce for the National Treasury.

The National Treasury bursary scheme is available if you require funding from your second year of undergraduate studies at the local accredited University or University of Technology.

Requirements

• Be registered for full-time undergraduate studies
• Be a South African citizen
• Achieved an academic average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid year/June 2025)
• Financial need is considered in all the applications (combined household income must not exceed
  R600,000.00 per annum)
• Be well rounded academically, with strong performance in any of the following fields:
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Economics
• Diploma Logistics
• Degree/Diploma Graphic Design

Benefits

• Registration
• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Prescribed textbooks
• Monthly Allowance

Please note: Preference will be given to high performing students with top grades.

To apply for the 2026 Bursary Scheme, please send your application form available on www.treasury.gov.za, accompanied with a certified copy of your South African ID, Grade 12 statement of results and certificate, Official transcript (1st year mid-year/June 2025), Certified copies of parent/s or guardian’s South African IDs, Proof of parent/s or guardian/s income (salary advice) or affidavit if unemployed, Death certificate if parent/s are deceased, Affidavit if parent(s) is/are not in your life to: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the National Treasury Bursary Scheme