Organisation : Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP)
Bursary Name : ABSIP Bursary Programme 2025
Applicable For : First Year Students
Country: South Africa
Last Date : 17th January 2025
Website : https://www.absipconnect.com/bursary
What is ABSIP Bursary?
The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) National Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the 2025 STANLIB Bursary applications are open. STANLIB, in partnership with ABSIP, is offering comprehensive funding support to historically disadvantaged students, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, studying towards a career in Investment Management The applications for the ABSIP Bursary Programme are now open. Last date of application is 17th January 2025.
Related / Similar Bursary : NWPG Victor Thebe Sifora Provincial Bursary 2025
Who Can Apply For ABSIP Bursary?
** First year students who qualify to enrol at university
** Returning students who are progressing to next academic year
** Students who strive for academic excellence
** Students pursuing qualifications related to the financial services sector
Universities:
Bursaries are to be offered for study towards an Investment Management career related qualification at the following universities:
** Nelson Mandela University
** Rhodes University
** Stellenbosch University
** University of Cape Town
** University of Johannesburg
** University of KwaZulu-Natal
** University of Limpopo
** University of Pretoria
** University of Venda
** University of Western Cape
** University of Witwatersrand
** North-West University
** University of the Free State
** University of South Africa
** University of Fort Hare
Bursary candidates:
** Bursaries are to be
** offered to students who wish to pursue a career in financial services. Specific
** preference will be given to candidates studying Bachelor of Business Science,
** Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Science; with subjects in Economics,
** Business Finance, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Mathematics and
** Statistics
** Candidates must be
** full-time students, no permanent work experience (i.e. may have had vacation
** work experience, but no permanent work experience)
** The bursary will be reviewed
** annually based on academic performance and availability of funds.
Bursary Criteria:
To qualify for a bursary the following qualifying criteria must be met:
** Exceptional academic performance (i.e., an average of 75% in academic performance in core academic modules/subjects)
** Optional but preferable: demonstration of leadership qualities and participation in extramural activities such as sports, debating, chess clubs
** Financial need
** Be a Black South African citizen, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, accepted and or enrolled at the above-mentioned universities
** One page motivation letter of why the candidate wants to study or are studying towards an Investment Management qualification
How To Apply For ABSIP Bursary?
The applications for the ABSIP Bursary Programme are now open. Click on the ‘apply’ link below for more details and to access the application form.
Documents Required For ABSIP Bursary
** Certified ID Copies of Applicant’s and Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)
** Academic Record
** Fee Statement
** Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) certified 3 months payslips and bank statements
** One page Motivation letter
What is the Last Date of ABSIP Bursary?
Last Date of ABSIP Bursary is 17th January 2025.