Absa Fellowship Programme

About

Description

The 2026 Absa Fellowship Programme is now open for applications, running from September 1 to 10. The program aims to foster entrepreneurship and leadership among young talent, equipping them with the skills to drive growth and innovation in Africa. The program requires applicants to be first-year undergraduate students at a public university in South Africa, pursuing a degree in Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Creative arts, or Digital/Data design.

Responsibilities

• Commit to being a full-time first-year undergraduate student at a public university in South Africa in 2026
• Maintain an academic pass mark of 65% or higher throughout the bursary period
• Take part in the leadership, entrepreneurship, and mentoring initiatives offered by the Fellowship
• Represent Absa professionally as a changemaker in their community and academic space

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Must be a South African student enrolling as a first-year undergraduate at a public university in 2026 pursuing a degree in one of the following:
• Commerce
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics – including Health Sciences, but excluding Medical and Veterinary Studies)
• Creative Arts
• Digital/Data Design

Application instructions:

• Click on the green button to apply