The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) National Executive Committee is pleased to present tertiary education funding opportunities to deserving students through the ABSIP Bursary Fund. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ABSIP-STANLIB Bursary Programme
Opportunity Details
STANLIB, in partnership with ABSIP, is committed to empowering historically disadvantaged students, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, by offering comprehensive funding support for those pursuing a career in the financial services sector. Eligible students who are passionate about making a difference in the financial services industry are encouraged to apply.
Bursaries are to be offered for study towards an Investment Management career related qualification at the following universities:
- 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 Western Cape
- University of Witwatersrand
- North-West University
- University of the Free State
- University of South Africa
- University of Fort Hare
Benefits of ABSIP-STANLIB Bursary Programme
Bursary Covers:
- Tuition
- Accommodation (preferably on campus, but if not, we will assess)
- Book allowance (i.e., Textbooks/course material)
- Stipend (based on assessment of financial need) and
- Laptop (based on assessment of financial need)
ABSIP-STANLIB Bursary Programme Requirements
Bursary candidates:
- Bursaries are to be offered to students who wish to pursue a career in financial services. Specific preference will be given to candidates studying Bachelor of Business Science, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Science; with subjects in Economics, Business Finance, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Mathematics and Statistics
- Candidates must be full-time students, no permanent work experience (i.e. may have had vacation work experience, but no permanent work experience)
- The bursary will be reviewed annually based on academic performance and availability of funds.
Bursary Criteria:
To qualify for a bursary the following qualifying criteria must be met:
- Exceptional academic performance (i.e., an average of 75% in academic performance in core academic modules/subjects)
- Optional but preferable: demonstration of leadership qualities and participation in extramural activities such as sports, debating, chess clubs
- Financial need
- Be a Black South African citizen, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, accepted and or enrolled at the above-mentioned universities
Who can apply?
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First year students who qualify to enrol at university
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Returning students who are progressing to next academic year
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Students who strive for academic excellence
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Students pursuing qualifications related to the financial services sector
- One page motivation letter of why the candidate wants to study or are studying towards an Investment Management qualification
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Documents Required
- Certified ID copies of Applicant’s and Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)
- Academic Record
- Fee Statement
- Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) certified 3 months payslips and bank statements
- One page motivation letter
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