Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Program 2025 for Young South Africans

Applications are now open for Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Program 2025 for Young South Africans. Click here if you are a young South African undergraduate seeking funds for school. 

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About Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Program 2025

Opportunity Details

Sanlam offers bursaries to scholars who have enrolled to study Actuarial Science in 2025 as well as current students in their 1st/2nd/3rd year of Actuarial Science studies.

Undergraduate Studies

Current full time Actuarial Science students (SA citizens and non-SA citizens) who are in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of studies. If you demonstrate academic ability and a will to succeed, then you are just who we’re looking for.

School leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2025

If you are a whiz at maths, enjoy a good challenge by solving difficult problems and are willing to remain focused and disciplined through years of studying and training, then you are just who we’re looking for.

 

  • Sponsor Organisation: Sanlam

Benefits of Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Program 2025

  • Tuition and accommodation fees
  • General allowance (Books and pocket money)
  • Mentoring and academic support from Sanlam actuarial professionals
  • Vacation work and networking opportunities with Sanlam staff
  • Guaranteed employment after completion of studies
  • Continued support and payment towards actuarial board exams  
  • Range of work rotation opportunities across a broad spectrum of disciplines

Sanlam Actuarial Bursary Program 2025 Requirements

Undergraduate Studies

  • Academic results:
    • Full academic Transcripts
    • Proof of registration and/or Fee Statement
    • Copy of matric certificate
  • Copy of ID/Passport or valid study Visa
  • Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
  • A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
    • In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
    • Why do you want to study actuarial science?
    • Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
    • Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
    • If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?

School leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2025

  • Academic results:
    • Final 2023 Grade 11 results
    • Grade 12 mid-year 2024 results
    • NBT results 
  • Final grade 12 results may be used as determining factor
  • An above 90% score in Mathematics and an overall A aggregate
  • Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
  • A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
    • In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
    • Why do you want to study actuarial science?
    • Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
    • Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
    • If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply. 

Application Deadline

30 June, 2024

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