Absa Fellowship/ Scholarship Programme 2025-2026
About the Absa Fellowship Programme:
Absa Group Limited is a financial services group operating in various countries in Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom. They offer a wide range of financial services, including personal banking, business banking, corporate banking, investment banking, credit cards, wealth and investment management, and more.
The Absa Fellowship Programme is more than a typical scholarship or bursary programme; it is a leadership development initiative. The program provides financial support for students pursuing undergraduate degree studies and offers a specially curated leadership development program created by Absa.
Fields Covered by the Fellowship Programme:
The Absa Fellowship Programme is open to learners from selected African countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mauritius, and Seychelles. It covers undergraduate degree studies in various fields, including:
- Arts
- Design
- Engineering
- Science
- Social Science: Humanities
- Mathematics
- Technology
Expenses Covered and Other Benefits:
The fellowship provides comprehensive coverage for study-related expenses, including full tuition fees, textbooks, educational equipment, a laptop, accommodation (in university residence or private), a meal allowance, a monthly stipend, monthly data allowance, and student medical aid cover. Recipients also receive numerous benefits, such as leadership training, travel (if required), learner modules and guides, online lectures and assessments, emotional wellness check-in sessions, and academic tutoring and mentoring.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Absa Fellowship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of one of the following African countries: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles.
- Be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Have completed Matric (or equivalent) with a minimum overall average of 65%.
- Be entering the first year of undergraduate studies in 2025-2026.
- Intend to study in one of the specified fields.
- Have been provisionally accepted or accepted to study at one of the 26 public universities in South Africa.
- Possess leadership qualities and a commitment to positive change, ethics, and social consciousness.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Absa Fellowship Programme, follow these steps:
- Submit your application online via the Absa Fellowship Programme Application Form 2025-2026.
- When asked how you heard about the Absa Fellowship Programme, enter “Uni24.co.za.”
- Before applying, download and read the Absa Fellowship FAQ’s.
- Ensure that you submit clear copies of the required supporting documentation along with your application.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is March 5. Make sure to submit your application before this date to be considered.
Contact Information for the Fellowship Provider:
For any inquiries related to the Absa Fellowship Programme, please contact Absa directly:
- Head Office Telephone: 011 350 4000
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers before submitting any queries.
