Santam Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies within these fields

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Agriculture
• Civil Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Data Science
• Economics
• Finance
• Geomatics Engineering
• Insurance
• Mathematics
• Reinsurance
• Risk Management
• Statistics
• Underwriting

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Honours degree in one of the fields listed above
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies or Honours studies, in 2027
• Have achieved a minimum result of 65% in your undergraduate studies and in your most recent examinations
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be interested in pursuing a career within the short-term insurance industry

Agriculture students must meet the following requirements

• Be pursuing a 2 or 3-year Agricultural qualification that focuses on crop production OR an Agricultural degree or diploma with plant production and/or soil science as preferred subjects
• Have Microsoft Excel skills
• Be assertive
• Have good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Have good negotiation skills
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Be flexible, a team-worker and collaborative
• Be a self-starter that drives results
• Be customer-focused
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates

What the bursary covers

• (up to a capped amount): registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Learning material
• Accommodation
• Laptop
• Monthly allowance
• Travel allowance

Documents you will need

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, latest financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed) (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians death certificates, if deceased (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if divorced (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians sworn statement, if separated (certified copy)
• Profile picture
• Proof of address (certified copy)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Santam Bursary Application 2027
   • StudyTrust bursary instructions page

   Applications must be submitted online at: Santam Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 011 403 1632

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Santam

Santam is South Africa's largest short-term insurer and part of the Sanlam Group.