StudyTrust Bursary Programme 2027
A single online application that matches South African students to multiple funder bursaries (Amazon, Standard Bank, Santam, Toyota SA, Investec, FirstRand Empowerment Foundation and others) for scarce and critical.
Apply for the StudyTrust Bursary Programme 2027
Overview
Provider:StudyTrust NPC
Field of study:Critical and scarce skills (multi-field): engineering, commercial/acco
Coverage:Tuition & study costs (see official listing)
Location:National
Cycle:Annual - watch the official portal
Requirements
- ✓South African citizen studying full-time toward critical/scarce skills at a recognised SA institution (university, UoT, TVET/agricultural college)
- ✓Strong academic merit (e.g., FirstRand programme requires Grade 12 Mathematics level 5; high-school programme targets 90%+ in Maths and Accounting/Physical Science)
- ✓Financial need: missing-middle focus, combined gross annual household income generally R350,000-R850,000 (FirstRand caps at R700,000)
- ✓Supporting documents: certified ID, academic records/transcripts, proof of address, proof of household income, head-and-shoulders photo; original-work essays
- ✓Some funders add restrictions (FirstRand: Black South African citizens per B-BBEE Act, first-year not older than 21, matriculated within past 3 years, provisional admission to a public traditional university)
⚠️ Good to Know
Single-application multi-funder matching portal. Cycle confirmed "Now open for 2027" with application window 1 June to 30 September 2026 (most funders; a few differ; no late applications). Funders confirmed on official /bursaries/ hub include Amazon, Standard Bank, Santam, Toyota SA Motors…
• Check the official portal for the latest intake dates and closing dates.
• Beware of scams - GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate providers.
Ready to apply?
Head to the official StudyTrust NPC portal to submit your application.
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