{"id":3401,"date":"2025-08-14T06:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T06:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/?p=3401"},"modified":"2025-08-16T10:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:06:54","slug":"standard-bank-group-bursary-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2026 For Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Applications for the 2026 Standard Bank Bursary Program are now available to interested and qualified African undergraduate and postgraduate students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Standard Bank Bursary provides a comprehensive scholarship package that includes full tuition costs, textbooks, housing, medical aid, a living stipend, a laptop, mentoring, and psychological support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will provide information on the scholarship, including eligibility requirements, benefits, duration, and a simple application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#about-first-bank\" data-level=\"2\">About Standard Bank Group<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-all-about\" data-level=\"2\">What Is Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme All About?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-eligibility-for-the-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-2026\" data-level=\"2\">Eligibility For The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2026<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-standard-bank-group-undergraduate-bursary\" data-level=\"3\">The Standard Bank Group Undergraduate Bursary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-standard-bank-group-postgraduate-bursary\" data-level=\"3\">The Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-benefits\" data-level=\"2\">Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme Benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-apply-for-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\" data-level=\"2\">How To Apply For Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-standard-bank-group-bursary-2026-closing-date\" data-level=\"2\">Standard Bank Group Bursary 2026 Closing Date<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs-on-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\" data-level=\"2\">FAQs On Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-references\" data-level=\"2\">References<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-we-also-recommend\" data-level=\"2\">We Also Recommend<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-first-bank\"><span id=\"about-standard-bank-group\">About Standard Bank Group<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard Bank Group is a financial institution providing banking, insurance, and asset management services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and corporations in Africa and abroad, shaping a future where growth knows no limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bank creates an environment that brings out the best in its people to passionately serve their clients, deliver operational excellence, and contribute to achieving sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme promotes academic excellence and shapes the next generation of African talent and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-ican-in-nigeria\/\">How To Pass ICAN In Nigeria | 10 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-all-about\"><span id=\"what-is-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-all-about\">What Is Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme All About?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme promotes academic excellence and shapes the next generation of African talent and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Standard Bank Group bursary considers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the fields of Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information), Statistics, Technology (Financial, Information), and the disciplines in the emerging field of Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bursary beneficiaries will be required to work for Standard Bank if they receive an offer of employment from the Bank upon graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/polaris-bank-graduate-trainee-program\/\">How To Apply For Polaris Bank Graduate Trainee Intensive Program 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-for-the-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-2026\"><span id=\"eligibility-for-the-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-2026\">Eligibility For The Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-standard-bank-group-undergraduate-bursary\"><span id=\"the-standard-bank-group-undergraduate-bursary\">The Standard Bank Group Undergraduate Bursary<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The undergraduate bursary is designed for students on track to complete their first year and will require financing beginning in their second year of study. Applicants should be well-rounded, with excellent academic records and funded qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum selection criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must be registered for full-time undergraduate studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must participate in a formal assessment process including but not limited to Psychometric evaluation and an interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial need is considered in applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-standard-bank-group-postgraduate-bursary\"><span id=\"the-standard-bank-group-postgraduate-bursary\">The Standard Bank Group Postgraduate Bursary<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Standard Bank Group Bursary provides full-cost bursaries to financially deserving and academically sound students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in the funded study fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum selection criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must register for full-time postgraduate studies at a public South African institution of higher learning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants will be required to participate in a formal assessment process including but not limited to Psychometric evaluation and interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must display financial need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-benefits\"><span id=\"standard-bank-group-bursary-programme-benefits\">Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This bursary covers the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full tuition costs <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textbooks <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical aid <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living allowance <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptop <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentoring and psychological support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply-for-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\"><span id=\"how-to-apply-for-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\">How To Apply For Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme are done online on<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studytrust.org.za\/standardbank\/\"> StudyTrust\u2019s online application website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application opens on 1 May\u00a02025\u00a0and closes on 30 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studytrust.devman.co.za\/devman\/bursary\/application\/standardbank\/\">Apply Here<\/a><\/strong>\u201d button at the bottom to provide the required information and upload supporting documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/nigerian-breweries-graduate-management-development-scheme\/\">Nigerian Breweries Graduate Management Development Scheme For Nigerian Graduates in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-standard-bank-group-bursary-2026-closing-date\"><span id=\"standard-bank-group-bursary-2026-closing-date\">Standard Bank Group Bursary 2026 Closing Date<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>30th September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme must be completed before 30 September to be considered for a bursary for next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-gtbank-aptitude-test\/\">How To Pass The GTBank Aptitude Test In 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-on-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\"><span id=\"faqs-on-standard-bank-group-bursary-programme\">FAQs On Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1716714146359\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does a standard bank bursary cover?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Standard Bank bursary covers your tuition costs, textbooks, accommodation, medical aid, living allowance, laptop, mentoring, and psychological support.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1716714163988\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the benefits of applying for a bursary?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bursaries not only offer financial support but also improve students&#8217; professional opportunities. Bursaries allow students to flourish in their studies while also lessening their financial load and enhancing their academic focus.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1716714187245\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Must I be registered as a student before applying for the Standard Bank Bursary program?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Applicants must be registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-references\"><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studytrust.org.za\/standardbank\/\">studytrust.org.za<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Standard Bank Group Bursary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-also-recommend\"><span id=\"we-also-recommend\">We Also Recommend<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-ielts-exam-in-nigeria\/\">How To Pass IELTS Exam In Nigeria With A 7.5 Band Score | 10 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/citizens-bank-student-loans\/\">How To Apply And Get Citizens Bank Student Loans In 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-gtbank-aptitude-test\/\">How To Pass The GTBank Aptitude Test In 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/ernst-and-young-graduate-trainee-programme\/\">Ernst &amp; Young (EY) Graduate Trainee Programme 2025 for Nigerian Graduates | APPLY NOW<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/zenith-bank-past-questions-answers\/\">Zenith Bank Job Aptitude Test Study Pack | Past Questions &amp; Answers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/first-bank-graduate-trainee-program\/\">First Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2025 | How To Apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudentkit.com\/blog\/polaris-bank-graduate-trainee-program\/\">How To Apply For Polaris Bank Graduate Trainee Intensive Program 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications for the 2026 Standard Bank Bursary Program are now available to interested and qualified African undergraduate and postgraduate students.\u00a0 The Standard Bank Bursary provides a comprehensive scholarship package that includes full tuition costs, textbooks, housing, medical aid, a living stipend, a laptop, mentoring, and psychological support.&nbsp; In this article, we will provide information on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,26],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3401","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-scholarship","8":"category-undergraduate-scholarships","9":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.3 (Yoast SEO v23.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2025 For Undergraduate &amp; Postgraduate Study<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Applications for the 2026 Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme is ONGOING. 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