National Treasury bursary

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE NATIONAL TREASURY BURSARY COVER?

The National Treasury is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate studies within the following fields, which have been identified as “scarce skills” for the National Treasury:

•  Accounting
•  Economics
•  Finance
• Law

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE NATIONAL TREASURY BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed material, board exams, editing costs and a monthly allowance.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NATIONAL TREASURY BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any feedback within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NATIONAL TREASURY 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 studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering your 3rd year of undergraduate studies or Honours/ Masters studies
• You must be studying at a registered and accredited local higher education institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must be well rounded academically
• Female students and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Preference will be given to high performing students with top grades

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE NATIONAL TREASURY BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: National Treasury Bursary Application 2027

Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE NATIONAL TREASURY BURSARY?

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

• Completed National Treasury Bursary Application Form 2027 (this is an editable pdf document)
• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric statement of results and certificate
• Tertiary official academic record (from first year up to the latest results available)
• Tertiary certificates, if available
• Motivational letter (see more information on the application form) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Proof of registration for 2026

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NATIONAL TREASURY BURSARY?

30 September 2026 (at 12:00)

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

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the National Treasury directly:

WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL TREASURY DO?

The National Treasury is the South African government department responsible for managing the country’s public finances and promoting sustainable economic growth. Established in terms of the Constitution and guided by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the department develops fiscal policy, prepares the national budget, oversees government expenditure, and works to ensure that public funds are managed transparently and efficiently. It also coordinates financial relations between national, provincial, and local government, helping to allocate resources where they are needed most.

In addition to managing the country’s finances, the National Treasury plays a central role in strengthening public procurement, improving financial governance, supporting infrastructure investment, and creating an environment that encourages economic development and job creation. Through its policies, budget planning, research, and oversight, the department aims to maintain stable public finances while supporting better service delivery and improving the quality of life for all South Africans.