Starting soon, young people aiming to study economics full time from 2027 can seek funding from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). Not just any institution, it works quietly behind the scenes so prices stay steady and money systems hold strong across the country. Because gaps in skilled workers remain deep, help arrives through student aid focused on those facing tougher starting points in life.
Its role includes shaping how banks behave, crafting paper money and coins, guiding lending costs, requiring reserves from lenders, and keeping trust in finance alive. Each year, without fanfare, opportunities open for selected new university learners through outside grants backed by this body.
Though unseen by many, its efforts stretch into education, lifting future minds able to carry complex knowledge forward. From townships to rural areas, access grows slowly, built not on promises but on long term support for learning. Behind numbers and policy, real lives shift when barriers to study soften through sustained backing.
Who Can Apply
You can get help paying for university if you’re keen on studying economics. This support comes from the SARB’s External Bursary Programme. It goes to learners doing undergraduate work in subjects like Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics paired with economy studies.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a confirmed place at a recognised university in an eligible degree
- An average mark of 70% or higher, especially in English and Mathematics
- Strong English communication skills – spoken and written
- Must be under 30 years of age
- Must demonstrate financial need – if covering fees feels impossible, this might ease things
How to Apply
Submit your application before 30 September 2026 – late applications will not be reviewed.
Include the following with your application:
- Examination results
- Proof of acceptance at a recognised institution (student number)
- Any other supporting documents that back up your case
Use promo code SARBEXT2027 when submitting your application.
How to Submit
By post:
Dimpho Nkoana
POSTNET Suite 101
Private Bag X153
Bryanston 2021
By email:
sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
Online:
https://sarb-bursary-manager.replit.app/
What Happens Next
Once shortlisted, candidates might be invited to take part in an interview with the selection team. If chosen, signing a formal bursary agreement with the SARB becomes part of the next steps.
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