South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Bursaries 2024 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for Bursary programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for Bursary programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest Bursaries programmes at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for 2023/2024 and how to apply.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into study.
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) invites South African student to apply for Bursary Programme 2023 / 2024 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2023
The studies that students intend to pursue shall have a bearing on, but shall not be limited to, the functions and activities of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
What the South African Reserve Bank does
The SARB serves the economic well-being of all South Africans through maintaining price stability and financial stability.
It is responsible for the regulation of the South African financial sector, the design and distribution of banknotes and coin, the management of interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring the stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system.
The purpose of the bursary The SARB, as part of addressing the severe shortage of skills in South Africa, provides scholarships and bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In support of the corporate social initiatives of the SARB and its External Bursary Scheme, a number of external scholarships and bursaries are made available annually to needy qualifying Grade 12/Matric pupils (external bursars) to embark on full-time studies.
Requirements to qualify for the bursary For students to be considered for the bursary, they have to meet the following requirements:
- provisional acceptance into an undergraduate degree at a South African university;
- having achieved an average pass mark of 70% in the June Gradel2/Matric examinations, with the final awarding of the bursary subject to final results;
- being younger than 30 years; and
- being in financial need (unable to afford to attend university without a bursary).
How to apply
The closing date for the submission of applications is Saturday, 30 September 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
Examination results, proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (a student number) and any other supporting documents must be submitted with the application. Use PROMO CODE: SARB2O24.
Submit by post to: Mr John Legoete, South African Reserve Bank, P 0 Box 30632, Braamfontein 2017
Fax. 086 609 7183
Email. [email protected]
Online applications: https://careerwise.co.za/bursaries/online-application/applicant-registration/
Bursary agreement Potential external bursars will be required to avail themselves for interviews. Successful applicant(s) for the bursary will be expected to sign an agreement with the SARB.
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