South African Actuarial Development Programme (SAADP) Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric and will be entering your 1st year of study in 2027 OR you must be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Honours level of study
• Be studying or intend on studying towards an Actuarial Science qualification
• Be studying or intend on studying at one of SAADP partner universities
  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • University of Pretoria (UP)
  • University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
  • Note: students from non-partner universities are welcome to apply however, they must have applied and accepted to study at any partner university
• Achieve a minimum result of 80% for Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy) in Matric
• Achieve a minimum result of 80% for English in Matric
• Achieve a minimum result of 80% for Physical Science in Matric (this may not be required at some universities)
• Demonstrate strong and consistent academic performance throughout your studies
• Have proven financial need

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document/ ID card (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric (Matric final results must be submitted as soon as received)
• Academic transcript, if currently at university
• Matric final statement of results/ NSC certificate (to be submitted when Matric results are released) (certified copy)
• Acceptance/ provisional admission letter to one of the partner universities (on institutions letterhead)

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
   • SAADP Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an account
   • Login

   Applications must be submitted online at: SAADP Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.

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 011 642 2202

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

About South African Actuarial Development Programme (SAADP)

The South African Actuarial Development Programme (SAADP) is a non-profit founded in 2003 to transform the actuarial profession.