Capitec Bank Bursary 2027: Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 12 August 2026
Provider: Capitec
Field of study: Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science
Study level: Postgraduate, High school
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

The 2027 round closed on 12 August 2026 at 14:00, and late applications are not considered.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Closed · applications closed on 12 August 2026 Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close in mid-August 2027. Latest update ↓

Capitec funds students in the quantitative and technology disciplines a modern retail bank runs on: actuarial science, data, computer science, economics and finance. The bursary is a full package including accommodation and a meal allowance, it adds work readiness training, and it ends in a job, because graduates work back a year for each year funded.

About the Capitec Bursary

Fields: bachelor’s or honours degrees at NQF level 7 and above in actuarial science, computer science, digital marketing, economics, finance, information systems, information technology, mathematics, quantitative management and statistics.
Covers registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and a meal allowance.
Adds work readiness training, and renews each year on academic performance and budget.
Graduates work for Capitec for a period equal to the years funded.

Capitec Bursary eligibility requirements

South African citizen, in Matric or with Matric.
Entering first, second or third year in 2027, studying full-time at a DHET and CHE registered institution.
At least a 65% average in Matric, or a 65% average for the latest full academic year if already studying.
A strong academic record and a genuine interest in technology, data and business.

How to apply for the Capitec Bursary

Open the application at capitecbursary.auraams.app when the round opens.
Upload a certified ID, your Grade 11 final and latest Grade 12 school reports with the school stamp, your Matric certificate if completed, latest academic transcripts, official university fee statements, a lease agreement if applicable, your parents’ or guardians’ IDs and proof of household income, NSFAS or other funding confirmation letters, a consent form and certified ID if you are under 18, and an EEA1 form and diagnosis letter if you have a disability.
Submit before the closing time. Shortlisted applicants are assessed and interviewed.

Capitec Bursary closing date

12 August 2026 at 14:00 for the 2027 academic year (closed). Expect mid-August 2027 for 2028.

Contact details

Capitec: capitecbank.co.za/contact-us
Support button on the bursary application page

Commerce and technology students should also see the funders on our commerce bursaries, data science bursaries and ICT bursaries pages.

FAQs

1. When does the Capitec bursary close for 2027? +

The 2027 round closed on 12 August 2026 at 14:00. Applications after that time are not considered. Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close in mid-August 2027.

2. Which fields? +

Bachelor's or honours degrees at NQF level 7 and above in actuarial science, computer science, digital marketing, economics, finance, information systems, information technology, mathematics, quantitative management and statistics.

3. What does it cover? +

Registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation and a meal allowance, plus work readiness training. Awards run for a year and are renewable on academic performance and budget.

4. Who qualifies? +

South African citizens in Matric or with Matric, entering first, second or third year in 2027, studying full-time towards a qualifying degree at a DHET and CHE registered institution, with at least a 65% Matric average or a 65% average for the latest full academic year.

5. Is there a work-back obligation? +

Yes. Graduates work for Capitec for a period equal to the years funded.

6. How do I apply? +

Online at capitecbursary.auraams.app, uploading a certified ID, your Grade 11 final and latest Grade 12 school reports with the school stamp, your Matric certificate if completed, latest academic transcripts, official university fee statements, a lease agreement if applicable, your parents' or guardians' IDs and proof of household income, NSFAS or other funding confirmation letters, a consent form and certified ID if you are under 18, and an EEA1 form and diagnosis letter if you have a disability.

Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 round closed on 12 August 2026 at 14:00, and late applications are not considered. Expect the 2028 round to open around June 2027 and close in mid-August 2027.

This round is not open right now. Check the provider’s own site for the next round.

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About Capitec

Private company (retail banking)

Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank headquartered in Stellenbosch. Capitec built its brand around simple, low-cost, digitally led banking for everyday South Africans, and Capitec grew rapidly into one of the country's largest banks by number…

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Address: 5 Neutron Road, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone: 0860 10 20 43
Website: capitecbank.co.za