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Standard Bank Group Scholarship Fully Funded 2024
The Standard Bank Group invites applications for its 2024 Bursary Programme for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The Standard Bank Group scholarship is geared towards promoting academic excellence and nurturing the next generation of African talent and leadership. This bursary is only eligible to applicants from South Africa and supports both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in different fields, including:
- Agriculture
- Commerce
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Science (Actuarial, Analytics, Business, Computer, Data, Information)
- Statistics
- Technology (Financial, Information)
- Behavioural Economics (Economics, Behavioural Finance, Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience)
Standard Bank Group Bursary (Undergraduate Programme)

Eligibility criteria for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2024 require completion of the 1st year of study and seeking funding from the 2nd year onwards. A strong academic performance, with a minimum average of 65% in recent exams is needed. With full-time registration in an accredited undergraduate programme. The applicant also would participate in a formal assessment process, which includes a psychometric evaluation and interview. As well as a demonstrated financial need.

Standard Bank Group Bursary (Postgraduate Programme)

Part of the eligibility criteria includes a minimum average of 65% in recent exams.
You’ll require full-time registration at a public South African higher education institution as well as participation in a formal assessment process, which includes a psychometric evaluation and interview. The bursary fund is a comprehensive, full-cost bursary covering university tuition fees and you need to have a demonstrated financial need.

Other benefits include accommodation in a university residence or private housing which is subject to limits. Meal provisions through the university or self-catering options. Books and study materials, laptop computer, monthly stipend for living expenses, and transportation between home and campus four times a year.

Applying for the Standard Bank Bursary 2024

If you are interested and eligible for the Standard Bank Bursary, follow these steps to complete your application.
- Visit the Official Scholarship website and carefully read all the information provided on the page.
- Scroll down to find the “HOW TO APPLY” section.
- Proceed to the Study Trust Standard Bank Group Bursary Fund application portal.
- Participate in the Assessment Process.
If your initial application is successful, you will be invited to undergo a formal assessment process. This includes a psychometric evaluation and an interview, among other possible assessments. The application window opens on 1 May 2024 and closes on 30 September 2024.
June 13, 2024
Africa is not a Country!

Is it ignorance, sarcasm, a mockery, or affront when people ask or make statements like, “are you from Africa? Where is Africa, what country is that?”

Regardless of the reasons, the knowledge of Africa as a continent is universal which everyone ought to know, or should know. In fact, Africa is too ancient, too beautiful, too blessed, too big to be mistaken as a country. Therefore, it is worth the effort to summarize what this amazing continent, Africa is all about once more as many have done before now.

Number of countries in Africa

Among the 7 continents in world, Africa has the highest number of countries (54 countries) followed by Europe (51 countries), Asia (50 countries), North America (23 countries), Australia (14 countries), South America (12 countries), and Antarctica (0 country).

Africa is the second largest by land area (30,370,000 km²) and also the second largest by population with more than 1.3 billion people.

The continent currently holds about 54 independent countries divided geographically from North, West, East, South and Central/Middle Africa. This division was done by the UN (United Nations) Division Statistics.

Northern African Countries

The countries in the North of Africa are 7 in number. These are Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.

Western African Countries

The Western side of Africa has a total number of 17 countries. These are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Eastern African Countries

The Eastern part of Africa has the highest number of Countries which are a total number of 19 countries. These are Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Reunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Southern African Countries

There are only a total number of 5 countries in the Southern part of Africa. These are Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland.

Central/Middle African Countries

These are a group of 9 countries such as Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sao Tome & Principle.

All the African Countries and their flags

Finally, Africa a continent with such a large population, land area and resources including a large number of independent Countries should never be called or mistaken a country. Africa is a proud continent. Its Pride comes from been able to stand strong in beauty, natural resources and human capital after a long term slavery, colonialism, and all kinds of human cruelty.

May 9, 2020