SARB Economics Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SARB

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is South Africa’s central bank, whose main purpose is to maintain price stability for sustainable economic growth within the country. SARB was established in the year 1921 after the passing of the “Currency and Bank Act of 10 August 1920” in Parliament. Before the Bank was established, South African commercial banks issued banknotes to the public.

The SARB are responsible for the following: ensuring that the banking, money and financial system in South Africa achieves the community requirements and keeps up to date with international developments, as well as helping the government (and other economic community members) of South Africa with data for macroeconomic policy, and lastly to provide the South African community and international stakeholders with feedback regarding the countries monetary policy and economic standing.
 

ABOUT THE SARB BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB)’s Economic Research Department, in collaboration with the SARB Academy, invites students to apply for their external bursary scheme for Economic Research Department’s Economics Programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies, within the following fields:

  • Economics
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Economics and Mathematical Statistics
  • Economic Science

 

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ABOUT THE SARB ECONOMICS BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 month of the application closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this time, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to undergo testing and attend an interview before being awarded a bursary (read our tips on Preparing for a Bursary Interview).

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SARB Bursary.

Bursary recipients will be required to sign an agreement with the SARB.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SARB ECONOMICS BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be under the age of 30 years old
  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate degree in the field of Economics
  • You must be entering your 1st year of study in 2025
  • You must have been accepted or provisionally acceptance to study at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for the 2024 academic year
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall result of 70% for English and Mathematics
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must be unable to afford to attend university without a bursary
  • You must be from a disadvantaged background

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SARB ECONOMICS BURSARY

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:

Option 1: Apply online for the SARB Economics Bursary Application 2025, on the TTI Bursary platform.

Option 2: Download and complete the SARB Economics Bursary Application 2025 (.pdf)

Submit your completed application form and supporting documents in any of the following ways:

  • Email: sarbbursary@ttibursaries.co.za
  • Post: Dimpho Nkoana POSTNET Suite 101 Private Bag X153 Bryanston 2021

Note:

  • Use the promotional code SARBERD25
  • Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SARB bursary.

 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric final results/ certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance at university for the 2025 academic year (on institutions letterhead, with student number)
  • Motivational essay to support your application (approximately 250 words) (read our tips on writing a motivational letter for your bursary application)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SARB ECONOMICS BURSARY

30 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact TTI Bursaries (the administrators for the SARB bursary) directly:
Tel: 010 746 4366
Email: info@ttibursaries.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact the SARB or TTI Bursaries if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in June 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.