If you are passionate about pursuing a career in Investment Management and are a Black South African citizen looking for financial support to achieve your academic goals, the 2025 STANLIB-ABSIP Bursary Programme is your opportunity. This bursary is designed to provide comprehensive funding for students demonstrating exceptional academic performance and financial need. Details in this article.
Scholarship Summary
Host Institutions: 15 universities across South Africa, including University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, and University of the Witwatersrand.
Study Level: Bachelor’s degrees
Field of study: Fields related to Investment Management, such as Business Science, Commerce, and Science.
Funding and Coverage: Fully Funded
Award Duration: Annually renewable based on academic performance.
Application Deadline: 17 January 2025.
Eligible To: Black South African citizens as defined by the B-BBEE Act.
Scholarship Overview
The STANLIB-ABSIP Bursary Programme, a collaboration between STANLIB and the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP), seeks to empower historically disadvantaged students aspiring to excel in the financial services industry. The bursary supports candidates enrolled in undergraduate programs related to Investment Management and aims to foster the development of future leaders in the sector.
Who Can Apply?
First year students who qualify to enrol at university
Returning students who are progressing to next academic year
Students who strive for academic excellence
Students pursuing qualifications related to the financial services sector
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the bursary will receive the following:
Full coverage of tuition fees.
Accommodation expenses (preferably on-campus).
A textbook/course material allowance.
A monthly stipend (determined by financial need).
A laptop (based on assessment of financial need).
Eligible Universities
The bursary applies to the following institutions:
Nelson Mandela University
Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Limpopo
University of Pretoria
University of Venda
University of the Western Cape
University of the Witwatersrand
North West University
University of the Free State
University of South Africa
University of Fort Hare
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the STANLIB-ABSIP Bursary, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Academic Performance:
Achieve an average of 75% or higher in core academic subjects.
2. Leadership & Extracurricular Involvement (optional but preferred):
Participation in activities such as sports, debating, or chess.
3. Financial Need:
Demonstrate financial hardship through supporting documents.
4. Citizenship:
Be a Black South African citizen as defined by the B-BBEE Act.
5. University Admission:
Be enrolled or accepted into an eligible university.
Application Procedure
Follow these steps to apply for the bursary:
1. Online Application
Complete the official STANLIB-ABSIP Bursary Fund online application form
2. Gather the required documents:
Certified copies of your ID and that of your parent(s) or guardian(s).
Academic records/transcripts and a university fee statement.
A one-page motivation letter.
Certified 3-month bank statements and payslips of your parent(s) or guardian(s).
3. Upload Documents
Upload all required documents via the application platform and submit your application by the specified deadline. Ensure that file sizes do not exceed 10 MB per document.
🗓️ Application Deadline: 17 January 2025
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