Ninety One Bursary

Offered by Ninety One

Closed Usually closes around August

The Ninety One Bursary funds matriculants under 21 starting university in business, finance, economics, education, engineering, healthcare, technology or psychology. It covers tuition, materials, accommodation and meals.

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

  • Business, Finance and Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Healthcare (excluding: Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science)
  • Technology and Computer Science
  • Psychology

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be under 21 years old in 2027
  • Be currently in Matric
  • Intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
  • Be entering your 1st year of university in 2027
  • Intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
  • Have preferably achieved a minimum overall average of 70% for English and Mathematics or Sciences in Grade 11
  • Have proven financial need (with a family income of less than R600 000 per year) (special circumstances will be assessed if applicable)
  • Satisfy the minimum entry requirements for your chosen field of study
  • Have an excellent academic record
  • Have strong leadership qualities

What the bursary covers

  • Full tuition fees
  • Learning materials
  • Accommodation
  • Meals

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results (certified copy)
  • Proof of application or registration at university for 2027 (on institutes letterhead)
  • Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA or pension slip if applicable)

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
    Ninety One Bursary Application 2027

    Applications must be submitted online at: Ninety One Bursary Application 2027

    Use the following as the promo code/ reference: “NINETY ONE”

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around August. 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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About Ninety One

Ninety One, formerly Investec Asset Management, is a global investment manager founded in Cape Town in 1991.

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