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Investec Bursaries 2026

Investec Bursaries 2026

Investec offers full-cost bursaries to students currently in Grade 12 or their first year of tertiary study, aiming to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree in various fields of study.

Fields of Study:

Bursary applications are invited from young individuals who intend to study full-time towards an undergraduate university (academic) degree in:

  • Commerce (Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Investments, and Finance)
  • B Com Informatics
  • B Sc Computer Science
  • B Sc Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Information Science
  • Business Science
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Commercial LLB
  • MBCHB
  • Actuarial Science (only first-year students already at university will be considered unless studying towards a Business Science degree at UCT)

The main criteria for the selection of applications are financial need and academic potential.

Requirements / Selection Criteria:

  • Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
  • Applicants currently in Grade 12 and those already in possession of a National Senior Certificate should have obtained at least 60% in all subjects, with a minimum of 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and 70% in English FAL or 65% in English HL.
  • Applicants currently in their first year must have averaged above 60% in the first semester examination, and those in STEM degrees must have obtained a minimum of 60% in each subject in the first semester examination.
  • When completing the application form, please clearly specify the exact degree programme for which you need a bursary, the name of the educational institution where you plan to study, and the year of study.
  • Bursaries will only be offered to applicants who are currently in Grade 12 (or taking a gap year after Grade 12) or in their first year of university.
  • Changing your degree programme after submitting your application form may lead to a cancellation of the bursary, if granted.
  • No bursaries are available for private tertiary institutions.
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