Absa Bursary Programme 2027 (Absa Bursary) for Unemployed South Africans

Absa Group has opened applications for its Absa Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year. The bursary offers comprehensive financial support for high-performing South African students pursuing full-time study in fields such as accounting, information technology, data science or financial management, including tuition, textbooks and accommodation. The program includes mentorship, career development support, and vacation work opportunities within Absa Group.

Full tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation or allowance, meals or living allowance, technology allowance in some cases, mentorship and career development support, vacation work opportunities, and access to graduate development pathways.

South African citizens who are registered or planning to register for full-time study at a recognised South African public university in an approved field aligned with banking, financial services, technology and data-driven careers.

Visit the official Absa bursary platform, register and create an applicant profile, complete the online application form with required details and documents, and submit before the closing date.