ABSA Historical Debt Relief 2026

 

Absa Group Limited is amongst the major financial institutions in Africa with operations in several countries on the continent and beyond. While it has a strong presence in South Africa, the group also owns and manages banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, besides offices in Namibia, Nigeria, the UK and the United States.

They provide services for personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, insurance solutions, credit products and wealth management. Absa remains on course to play a significant role in building an Africa that is not only financially inclusive but also one step ahead digitally.

Absa is not just a bank, rather it's a gateway to opportunities that help young South Africans move forward financially and professionally.

For many students, degree debt has made it impossible to take the next step in their careers as they are unable to collect their degree certificate. This is where the Absa CSI Trust Graduate Historical Debt Relief Programme comes into the picture.

Absa give students an opportunity to acquire certificates, enter into the employment market and further create a secure financial future by clearing historical debt from eligible graduates. This program also links graduates to actual job opportunities through collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES) that will assist them in transitioning from university into relevant work experience. 

The Feenix Trust will administer the debt clearing process on behalf of Absa to ensure a seamless delivery of the programme. 

This is not just a debt relief, this is a launching pad into employment, independence and the career you have worked hard for.

Field Covered

Absa invite graduates to apply for the 2025 Absa CSI Trust Graduate Historical Debt Relief Initiative.

This program targets students who have completed degrees in the fields of STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as well as programs aligned with the Digital Economy and the Green Economy. If you completed your qualification but cannot receive your certificate due to outstanding fees, this intervention may help you clear that financial barrier.

Eligible graduates must have studied at one of these institutions:

• University of Limpopo
• University of Venda
• Tshwane University of Technology
• Mangosuthu University of Technology
• University of Zululand

If your dreams are waiting behind unpaid fees, this programme could be the key that finally unlock your graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have completed STEM-related qualification or a programme aligned with the digital or green economy.
• Must have studied at one of the specified public universities
• Must be unable to graduate because of outstanding student fees.
• Must be unemployed and not currently registered for any studies.
• Must have a household income below R700 000 per year.

If you have already done the hard work, studying, completing your modules, passing your exams, don't let debt be the final obstacle. This programme exists for students like you.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at the official portal:  Absa Debt Relief Programme Application

Required Documents

Submit clear and certified copies of the following:

• South AfricanID (certified, not older than 6 months)
• Proof of completion or a letter from your university confirming you have finished your qualification
• Completed  EEA1 Form (fill in your name under "Name of Employee" and your student number under "Employee workplace number"

Please prepare your documents carefully, your future qualifications is worth every minute of effort. You still have time.

Closing Date

1 December 2025

Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted, so apply early to avoid missing out.

Contact Details

For queries about the application process, contact Feenix (programme administrators) directly via their official contact page: Feenix Contact form

Remember, Feenix handles the process, so they are the best point of contact for fast, accurate responses.