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.

ABOUT THE ABSIP BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The ABSIP Bursary Fund is inviting students to apply for the STANLIB Bursary, for the 2024 academic year.

STANLIB, partnered with ABSIP, is offering bursary funding to historically disadvantaged students, for studies towards an Investment Management career related qualification, at selected universities.

Preference will be given for studies towards Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) qualifications, within the following fields:

• Business Finance
• Economics
• Financial Analysis
• Investment Management
• Mathematics
• Statistics
  

  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABSIP BURSARY

  Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the ABSIP Bursary (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 from a historically disadvantaged background
  • You must be Black (as defined by the B-BBEE Act)
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an Investment Management career related qualification
  • You must be accepted and or enrolled at one of these universities:
    • University of Cape Town
    • University of Western Cape
    • Stellenbosch University
    • University of Johannesburg
    • University of Pretoria
    • University of Witwatersrand
    • Rhodes University
    • University of Free State
    • University of Fort Hare
    • University of Limpopo
    • University of KwaZulu-Natal
    • University of Zululand
    • University of Venda
    • Walter Sisulu University
    • Nelson Mandela University
    • North-West University
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have achieved a minimum average of 75% for core academic modules/ subjects
  • You must intend on pursuing a career within the Investment field
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must NOT have permanent work experience (except for vacation work experience)
  • You must NOT be a STANLIB employee or a relative of a STANLIB employee
  • You must preferably also demonstrate leadership qualities and have participated in extramural activities (sports, debating, chess clubs etc)

The applications for the ABSIP Bursary Programme are now open.

Click on the ‘apply’ button above for more details and to access the application form.

Who can apply?

• First year students who qualify to enrol at university

• Returning students who are progressing to next academic year

• Students who strive for academic excellence

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Academic Record/ Transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
  • Quote or fee statement from your University (on institutions letterhead)
  • Motivational letter stating why you wish to study or are studying towards an Investment Management qualification (1 page) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians proof of income (3 months latest payslips: certified copies/ affidavit if unemployed)
  • Parents or guardians 3 months bank statements

    Students pursuing qualifications related to the financial services sector

    HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ABSIP BURSARY

    Applications must be submitted online at: ABSIP Bursary Application 2024

    Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the ABSIP 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):

• CLOSING DATE FOR THE ABSIP BURSARY

  17 January 2024.
  (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
  CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

  For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) directly:
  Tel: 010 203 9025
  Email: admin@absip.co.za