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Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa)

Last verified 31 August 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Full-cost bursaries, delivered with StudyTrust, for South African students taking financial-sector-related degrees at local universities.

Provider
Investec / StudyTrust
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
30 September (annual)
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
South African citizens in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, with strong results in mathematics and a household income low enough to demonstrate financial need, intending to study a financial-sector-related degree at a South African university.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
30 September (annual)

Key eligibility criteria

  • South African citizens in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, with strong results in mathematics and a household income low enough to demonstrate financial need, intending to study a financial-sector-related degree at a South African university.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa) (2026)

## Overview Investec, in partnership with StudyTrust, funds South African students with academic potential to study financial-sector-related degrees at South African universities — accounting, finance, economics, actuarial science, computer science and related fields. ## What it covers Full-cost bursary support including tuition, accommodation, meals, books and a laptop, plus mentorship, workplace exposure and vacation work. ## How to apply Apply on the Investec tertiary bursary page during the open window — the most recent cycle closed on 30 September 2026. Grade 12 learners and first-year students are the main target group.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa) eligibility

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  • South African citizens in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, with strong results in mathematics and a household income low enough to demonstrate financial need, intending to study a financial-sector-related degree at a South African university.

Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.investec.com/en_za/welcome-to-investec/sustainability/our-community/bursaries/tertiary-bursary-programme.html to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: South African citizens in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, with strong results in mathematics and a household income low enough to demonstrate financial need, intending to study a financial-sector-related degree at a South African university.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 30 September (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 30 September (annual). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      30 September (annual)

      Provider deadline information: 30 September (annual). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa)?+

    South African citizens in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, with strong results in mathematics and a household income low enough to demonstrate financial need, intending to study a financial-sector-related degree at a South African university.

    What funding does the Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme (South Africa) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 30 September (annual). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.investec.com/en_za/welcome-to-investec/sustainability/our-community/bursaries/tertiary-bursary-programme.html to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, with strong results in mathematics and a household income low enough to demonstrate financial need, intending to study a financial-sector-related degree at a South African university.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 30 September (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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