Investec Tertiary Bursary Programme

• A full bursary for the approved undergraduate degree, covering study-related expenses for the duration of the qualification, subject to terms and conditions.
• Pairing with an Investec staff mentor and job-search assistance.
• Bursars in their third or final year may join Investec's Work Readiness programme.

Applications for the 2027 intake are closed. In line with StudyTrust's standard cycle, the application season runs from 1 June to 30 September, with completed applications due by 30 September to be considered for a bursary starting the following year.

1. Read the eligibility criteria and instructions on StudyTrust's Bursary Applications page before starting, since one application is screened against every StudyTrust-administered bursary an applicant qualifies for.
2. Open the Investec CSI Bursary page and use its Apply Here button to reach StudyTrust's online application platform.
3. Enter personal details, the exact degree programme, institution and year of study, and household income information.
4. Upload all required certified supporting documents.
5. Submit the completed application on or before 30 September for consideration for the following year's intake, and separately meet each university's own admission deadlines.

• Certified copy of South African ID.
• This year's mid-year (first semester) results or a progress report, or the applicant's latest results if not currently studying.
• Official Matric/NSC results, for applicants who have completed Grade 12.
• Parents'/guardians' pay slips if employed, or a letter from the employer plus a sworn statement or tax return confirming income.
• Latest financial statements if a parent/guardian is self-employed.
• Sworn affidavit if a parent/guardian is unemployed.
• Death certificate(s) if a parent is deceased.
• Divorce certificate if parents are divorced, or a sworn statement from one parent if parents are separated.

The main selection criteria are financial need and academic potential, assessed through the information and documents supplied on the online application. Applications are only considered once they are complete, with all supporting documents certified and uploaded. Out of several thousand applications StudyTrust receives for Investec and its other sponsors each year, Investec shortlists 50 to 55 candidates and selects up to 30 for a bursary.