2027 Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary
Through the External Bursary Programme, Capitec supports students who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for technology, data, and business.
This Bursary is for the 2027 academic year. Applicants must be majoring in one of the following fields of study:
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student in 2027.
- Must be registered as a first-, second-, or third/final-year student.
- Must be studying one of the following qualifications Specialising/Majoring in one of the following topics:
- Mathematics- Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Pure or Applied, Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, or highly-related
- Statistics- Statistics, Statistical Sciences , Mathematical Statistics, or highly-related
- Actuarial Sciences- Actuarial Science, Statistics and Actuarial, Science, Mathematical Statistics
- Combined Fields: Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Finance/Management, Econometrics, etc
You’ll receive the funding and support you need to focus on what matters most – your studies while gaining workplace exposure and staying connected to a business that’s all about growth and innovation.
And once you’ve completed your qualification, you’ll gain workplace readiness skills to help you transition confidently from campus to career.
What you can expect from Capitec:
- Financial Support: Registration, Tuition, Books, Accommodation, and Stipends.
- Work Readiness and Onboarding Experience: Support to transition into the world of work.
- Personal Development: Building your brand.
What’s covered:
- Full tuition and registration fees
- Accommodation
- Textbooks
- Meal allowance
- NB: The final details of what the bursary will cover, will only be confirmed & final when successful applicants receive their final bursary award/pledge letter (signed by the sponsor).
Click here to apply for the 2027 Capitec External Quantitative Skills Bursary
