Nedbank

Nedbank is one of South Africa's major banking groups, with a particular focus in recent years on funding and supporting careers in STEM and the green economy. The bank funds bursaries in these fields partly because South Africa faces a genuine shortage of skilled graduates in areas like engineering, data science, and renewable energy, and partly because Nedbank wants to build its own pipeline of talent in these growing fields.

Nedbank frames its bursary programme as an investment in both individual students and the country's broader skills base, rather than only a recruitment tool. The bank assesses each applicant's financial need alongside academic potential, aiming to fund students who would otherwise struggle to complete a STEM or green economy qualification.

In return for its investment, Nedbank generally expects bursary recipients to take up a period of employment with the bank after graduation, matched to the value of support received. This benefits both sides: graduates gain practical banking experience and a stable first job, while Nedbank gains skilled staff who already understand the organisation.

If you are drawn to a STEM or green economy career and open to starting that career at Nedbank, this bursary offers a clear, well-supported path from funded study through to employment.