Applications are now open for the 2027 National Treasury Bursary Scheme. The National Treasury of South Africa is inviting applications for its 2027 Bursary Scheme, designed to support outstanding students pursuing qualifications in critical fields needed by the public sector. The bursary covers a wide range of study-related expenses and is aimed at high-performing undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Fields of Study
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Law
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be a South African citizen
Be accepted or registered for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at a registered and accredited South African higher education institution
Be entering third-year undergraduate, Honours, or Master’s studies in 2027
Demonstrate strong academic performance (preference is given to top-performing students).
Benefits
Registration
Tuition
Board/Examination fees
Accommodation
Prescribed study materials
Editing costs
Monthly allowance
Method of Application
Apply through the National Treasury e-Recruitment portal. Applications must include:
Completed application form
Certified copy of your South African ID
Grade 12 results and certificate
Official tertiary academic record (from first year to latest available results).
Note: Late, posted, hand-delivered, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026.