The Nedbank Group is one of Africa’s largest financial services companies providing retail and wholesale banking, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions. These diversified services are delivered its frontline clusters which includes Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, the Rest of Africa, Nedbank Wealth and Nedbank Retail and Business Banking. In South Africa, Nedbank Group operates in six countries and employs close to 32,000 employees all across Africa. As the company expands further, it needs more people to meet the demand. The Nedbank Bursary Programme is offered yearly to top students in order keep a steady stream of young talent.
Nedbank Group Bursary Programme 2019
The Nedbank South Africa Bursary Programme is the financial giant’s yearly initiative to help economically challenged students obtain a university degree and hopefully improve their quality of life. The programme will provide these students financial support as they work their way through college. Students pursuing any of the specializations mentioned below stand a chance of being awarded the bursary:
- Mathematics
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Property Management or related discipines
- Actuarial Science
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Quality Surveying
- Human Resources Development
- IT
- Financial Planning
- Risk Planning
- Investment Planning
Career Options
Permanent employment with Nedbank is possible after completion of the bursar’s study only after further assessments.
Requirements or Eligibility
Applicants must meet the basic requirements of the programme in order to get an invite for an interview with the selection committee:
- A South African citizen
- Obtained a minimum of 65% average
- Must be unable to continue the course without the bursary coverage
How to Apply
If you satisfy the basic requisites of the programme, simply fill out the online application form by clicking the link below:
Otherwise, anyone can apply also following the ways below:
- Download and Complete the Nedbank Bursary Application Form For 2020. (PDF)
- Submit the following documents to accompany your application:
- Valid senior certificate (for those who have completed grade 12) or latest official university examination
results - Valid South African ID
- Proof of latest household income for three months or an affidavit if parents/legal guardians are unemployed
- Household income and expenses statement
- Death certificate of the parent(s) or guardian if deceased
- Divorce certificate, if applicable
- For disabled applicants, a letter from a medical doctor confirming the permanent disability
- Valid senior certificate (for those who have completed grade 12) or latest official university examination
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Email: unlockyourambition@nedbank.co.za
- Post/ hand delivery:
Group Human Resources
Nedbank 135 Rivonia Road
E Block, 5th Floor
Sandton
2000ATTN: Nedbank External Bursary Department
Application forms that are incomplete or incorrect will be rejected.
Opening and Closing Dates
The Nedbank Bursary Programme accepting applications until 31 August 2019.
Contact Information
Telephone: 0860 555 111