Ninety One 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 be under 21 years old in 2027
• You must be currently in Matric
• You must intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering your 1st year of university in 2027
• You must intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
• You must have preferably achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for English and Mathematics or Sciences in Grade 11
• You must have proven financial need (with a family income of less than R600 000 per year) (special circumstances will be assessed if applicable)
• You must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for your chosen field of study
• You must have an excellent academic record
• You must have strong leadership qualities

How to apply

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

Full details

Ninety One Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE NINETY ONE BURSARY PROGRAMME COVER?

Ninety One is inviting students to apply for the #Changeblazer bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Business, Finance and Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Healthcare (excluding: Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science)
• Technology and Computer Science
• Psychology

WHAT EXPENSES AND BENEFITS DOES THE NINETY ONE BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, learning materials, accommodation and meals.

The bursary may also provide the following benefits: private tutoring, career guidance, resilience training, mental health support, and financial wellbeing sessions.

Top performing students will also receive the following additional benefits: help with getting a driver’s license, and a working wardrobe for graduates first job.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY?

The bursary programme is administered by Career Wise, who are responsible for accepting, scanning and shortlisting candidates.

Shortlisted students must attend a panel interview assessment, between October and December 2026, and thereafter final selection will be made.

Successful candidates will get provisional acceptance by December. Final bursary awards will be confirmed after the release of matric results in January.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE NINETY ONE 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 be under 21 years old in 2027
• You must be currently in Matric
• You must intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering your 1st year of university in 2027
• You must intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
• You must have preferably achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for English and Mathematics or Sciences in Grade 11
• You must have proven financial need (with a family income of less than R600 000 per year) (special circumstances will be assessed if applicable)
• You must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for your chosen field of study
• You must have an excellent academic record
• You must have strong leadership qualities

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Ninety One Bursary Application 2027

Use the following as the promo code/ reference: “NINETY ONE”

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Ninety One Bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY?

You may be required to 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):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
• Matric latest results (certified copy)
• Proof of application or registration at university for 2027 (on institutes letterhead)
• Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA or pension slip if applicable)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY?

31 August 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 this bursary programme, please contact Career Wise directly:Tel: 011 258 4464Email: info@careerwise.co.za

WHAT DOES NINETY ONE DO?

Ninety One SA (Pty) Ltd, previously known as Investec Asset Management, is an authorised financial services provider. Investec Asset Management was formed in 1991, with the name change taking place in 2020. The asset management business has offices in Cape Town, South Africa (where it is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)) and in London, United Kingdom (where it is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE)).

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