Ninety One: Bursaries 2026
Ninety One is inviting students to apply for the Changeblazer Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Fields of Study:
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Business
- Finance
- Economics
- Education (Mathematics and Science)
- Engineering
- Healthcare (excluding: Dentistry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science)
- Technology / Computer Science
- Psychology
What the Bursary Covers:
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:
- Full tuition fees
- Learning materials
- Accommodation and meals
The bursary may also provide the following benefits: private tutoring, career guidance, resilience training, mental health support, and financial wellbeing sessions. Top-performing students will also receive additional benefits, including assistance with obtaining a driver’s license and a working wardrobe for their first job.
Requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be under 21 years old in 2026
- You must be currently in Grade 12 / Matric
- You must intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be entering your first year of university in 2026
- You must intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
- You must have preferably achieved a minimum overall average of 70% or Level 6 in English and Mathematics or Sciences in Grade 11
- You must have proven financial need (with a family income of less than R600 000 per year) (special circumstances will be assessed if applicable)
- You must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for your chosen field of study
- You must have an excellent academic record
- You must have strong leadership qualities
NB. The bursary programme is administered by Career Wise, who are responsible for accepting, scanning, and shortlisting candidates.
Required Documents:
You may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your online application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Matric latest results (certified copy)
- Proof of application or registration at university for 2026 (on institute’s letterhead)
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ household income (latest payslips if employed / affidavit if unemployed / SASSA or pension slip if applicable)
Use the following as the promo Code/Reference: “NINETY ONE” when applying.
Applications must be submitted online at: Ninety One Bursary Application 2026