ABSIP Bursary Fund 2025 for South Africans

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ABSIP Bursary Fund 2025 for South Africans

Deadline: 17 January 2025

Location: South Africa

About ABSIP Bursary Fund

ABSIP is currently accepting applications for 2025 academic year bursaries.

STANLIB, partnered with ABSIP, is offering bursary funding to historically disadvantaged students, for studies towards an Investment Management career related qualification, at selected universities.

Preference will be given for studies towards Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) qualifications, within the following fields:

  • Business Finance
  • Economics
  • Financial Analysis
  • Investment Management
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, book allowance (textbooks/ course material), laptop (based on financial need), accommodation (preferably on campus) and a stipend (based on financial need).

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Bursaries are renewed each year based on satisfactory academic performance and availability of funds.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be from a historically disadvantaged background
  • You must be Black (as defined by the B-BBEE Act)
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an Investment Management career related qualification
  • You must be accepted and or enrolled at one of these universities: University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of Johannesburg, University of Pretoria, University of Witwatersrand, Rhodes University, University of Free State, University of Fort Hare, University of Limpopo, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Zululand, University of Venda, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela University and North-West University
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have achieved a minimum average of 75% for core academic modules/ subjects
  • You must intend on pursuing a career within the Investment field
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must NOT have permanent work experience (except for vacation work experience)
  • You must NOT be a STANLIB employee or a relative of a STANLIB employee
  • You must preferably also demonstrate leadership qualities and have participated in extramural activities (sports, debating, chess clubs etc)

How to apply

To apply, visit ABSIP bursaries portal.

Note: Late applications will not be considered.

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