Investing in your future
As the bank that makes thing happen, we’re looking for people who’ve made things happen for themselves but could use some extra help.
Each year Nedbank awards bursaries to help students with the costs of higher education. So if you’re thinking of studying towards a university degree but don’t have the financial means, the Old Mutual & NedNamibia Education Trust bursary programme could be your opportunity to study at university.
What we look at
When we consider you for a bursary, we ask ourselves the following questions:Sponsored Links
- Are you a member of one of the participating trade unions;
- A solely financially-dependent child of a member of the participating trade union and under the age of 25;
- A solely financially-dependent grandchild or other blood relative to the member; and
- Under the age of 25.
Applications open from July to September annually.Below is the Post Graduate Application form for download:Post Graduate Application FormBelow is the Under Graduate Application form for download:Under Graduate Application Form
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There are several international scholarships available for South Africans to study abroad. Here are a few examples:
- Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program: This program provides fully funded scholarships to study at selected universities in Africa, Europe, and North America. It is open to African students, including South Africans, who are committed to giving back to their communities.
- Commonwealth Scholarships: The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers scholarships for postgraduate study in the UK for citizens of Commonwealth countries, including South Africa. The scholarships cover tuition fees, travel costs, and a living allowance.
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program: The Fulbright program offers scholarships for South Africans to study at U.S. universities for a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarship covers tuition, travel, living expenses, and health insurance.
- Erasmus+ Programme: The Erasmus+ programme offers scholarships for South Africans to study in Europe for a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel, and living expenses.
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These are just a few examples of the many international scholarships available to South Africans. It is important to research the eligibility requirements and application deadlines for each scholarship program.