SARB Master’s in Data Science and Machine Learning Scholarship 2027

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) invites applicants for a full scholarship for Master’s degree studies in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with emphasis on financial analytics. It targets prospective postgraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds and aims to address skills shortages in South Africa. The scholarship is associated with the NGA(MaSS) and requires active participation in related workshops as part of the process.

full scholarship for the 2027 academic year

Applicants must have provisional acceptance into a identified Master’s programme, choose modules including financial analytics topics, hold a relevant Honours degree with at least 65% average, be a full-time student, be a South African citizen, and be younger than 35 years old.

Submit an application with required documents by 31 October 2026; may include examination results, student number, and other supporting documents; interviews may be required.