{"id":27144,"date":"2025-09-04T11:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=27144"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:39","slug":"absa-fellowship-programme-2026-scholarship-bursary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/absa-fellowship-programme-2026-scholarship-bursary\/","title":{"rendered":"ABSA Fellowship Programme 2026 &#8211; Scholarship \/ Bursary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Young South Africans with bold ambitions now have a remarkable opportunity to grow into future leaders. The 2026 Absa Fellowship Programme is officially accepting applications from 1 to 10 September 2025. More than just a bursary, this programme offers a transformative journey\u2014providing academic support, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills to empower young leaders to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-absa-fellowship-programme\">What Is the Absa Fellowship Programme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Absa Fellowship Programme is a powerful combination of academic funding and leadership development. Designed to nurture entrepreneurial, ethical, and innovative young leaders, this initiative aligns with Absa\u2019s commitment to financial inclusion, sustainability, and Africa\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1252038464\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be\u00a0<strong>aged between 18 and 25 years<\/strong>\u00a0as of the application period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an average of\u00a0<strong>65% or higher in Matric<\/strong>, or submit June 2025 preliminary results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be\u00a0<strong>accepted or provisionally accepted<\/strong>\u00a0into the first year of an undergraduate degree at a\u00a0<strong>public university in South Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study in one of these fields:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humanities &amp; Social Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science (including health sciences, excluding medical\/veterinary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology, Engineering &amp; Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital\/Data Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the application\u00a0<strong>in your own name<\/strong>, with your own contact details. Applications submitted by parents or guardians will be disqualified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a\u00a0<strong>citizen of South Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-the-fellowship-offers\">What the Fellowship Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected fellows benefit from both comprehensive financial coverage and a structured leadership development journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full tuition fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textbooks and study materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptop to support digital learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation (university or private)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal allowance, monthly stipend, and monthly data allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student medical aid cover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership Development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A specially curated\u00a0<strong>Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Programme<\/strong>, designed to prepare fellows for real-world leadership through modules on innovation, systems thinking, entrepreneurship, and future-focused skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional wellness support, academic tutoring, mentoring, and peer networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended for you:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/bursary-application-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bursary Application Checklist: Documents You Must Have<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3901025841\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submit your application between 1 and 10 September 2025<\/strong>\u2014no late submissions will be accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your application must include your own personal details and contact information\u2014parent\/guardian details are not accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 1 (Pre-screening):<\/strong>\u00a0Check if you meet minimum requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 2:<\/strong>\u00a0If successful, you\u2019ll receive a\u00a0<strong>voucher code<\/strong>, via email from\u00a0<strong><a>absafellowship@fundi.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, to complete a\u00a0<strong>psychometric assessment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Applicants are shortlisted based on psychometric scores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Shortlisted candidates attend interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequently check your email\u2014including spam\/junk folders\u2014for updates throughout the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absa.africa\/fellowship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-this-fellowship-matters\">Why This Fellowship Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equips you with financial and academic support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develops critical leadership and entrepreneurial competencies that are essential in a rapidly changing world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anchors you within a network of mentors, peers, and professionals, ready to support your growth and impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aligns with Absa\u2019s vision: shaping Africa\u2019s future by empowering a new generation of ethical and innovative leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/bursaries-closing-in-september-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bursaries Closing in September 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 Absa Fellowship Programme is a launchpad for ambitious young South Africans ready to make a difference. If you fit the requirements and want to step into your future with confidence, don\u2019t miss the chance to apply between 1 and 10 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the 2026 Absa Fellowship Programme from 1\u201310 September 2025. Get full bursary support, leadership training, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills to shape your future as a young South African leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":27149,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the 2026 Absa Fellowship Programme from 1\u201310 September 2025. 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