Investec Bursary

Who can apply

• Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• You must intend on studying or be in your 1st year of full-time study towards an undergraduate degree, in one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa (the bursary does not cover studies at private tertiary institutions)
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English FAL or 65% for English HL in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all other subjects in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for your first semester examination, if currently studying at university
• Actuarial Science applicants: you must be in your first year of study (unless you are studying towards a Business Science degree at UCT)

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Investec - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Investec Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE INVESTEC BURSARY COVER?

Investec is inviting students to apply for their Investec CSI Bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within fields that are relevant to the financial services sector, including:

• Actuarial Science
• Business Science
• Commerce (including: Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, Investments)
• Commercial LLB
• Computer Science (B Sc)
• Engineering
• Informatics (B Com)
• Information Science (Bachelor of)
• Information Technology (B Sc / Bachelor of)
• Mathematics
• Medicine Degrees (MBCHB)
• Science

Through the bursary programme, Investec aims to create well-rounded individuals, who are academically qualified, work ready, socially conscious, economic participants positively contribute to society.

WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE INVESTEC BURSARY COVER?

The Investec bursary provides full cover for all study-related expenses.

Bursaries will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: financial need and academic potential.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE INVESTEC BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• You must intend on studying or be in your 1st year of full-time study towards an undergraduate degree, in one of the fields listed above
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited public university in South Africa (the bursary does not cover studies at private tertiary institutions)
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English FAL or 65% for English HL in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all other subjects in Matric
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for your first semester examination, if currently studying at university
• Actuarial Science applicants: you must be in your first year of study (unless you are studying towards a Business Science degree at UCT)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE INVESTEC BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Investec Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Investec bursary.

Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE INVESTEC BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory - if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• 2026 mid-year (first semester) results or a progress report (or latest results if not studying this year)
• Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit stating annual income if self-employed/ most recent audited financial statement or 3 months’ most recent bank statements if they own a business/ SASSA letter stating the grants received if applicable)
• Parents death certificates if deceased
• Divorce certificate if your parents are divorced/ sworn statement from one parent if your parents are separated

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE INVESTEC BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted - please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to these bursary programmes, please contact StudyTrust (the administrators for this bursary) directly:Bursary enquiries

• Tel: 011 403 1632
• Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za

WHAT DOES INVESTEC DO?

Investec is a distinctive bank and wealth manager that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, corporates & institutions and intermediaries, to clients in Europe, Southern Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

The Anglo-South African international banking and wealth management group is dual-listed, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

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