Students who are looking for funding to pursue their Actuarial studies in 2025 can apply for this bursary. This applies to first year applicants but also those who wish to further their studies but do not have funding to complete their studies.
Below we provide details and guidelines to help students looking for financial assistance to apply at Sanlam. We are going to provide you with the criteria, application requirements and guide you to an official Sanlam page where you can submit your application.
Important Notes: It is always advisable that you submit your application before the closing date. We encourage university students to apply at least a weeke before the closing date.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – SANLAM
Sanlam is is the biggest company in the continent of Africa that offers non-banking financial services. The group was founded in South Africa in year 1918 which makes it more than 90 years old.
Although Sanlam focuses on services offering in Africa, over the years it has been able to expand and has reached Asia. Its service offering includes fianncial planning, insurance offering and investments.
SANLAM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS OF STUDY
Bursaries are offered t undergraduate students who intend pursuing Actuarial Science studies in 2025. Applicants for the bursary must be South Africa citizens who are able to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance.
It is an annual funding programme that get renewed by the submission of the results of each year. Academic non performance can lead to the termination of the bursary.
Also See: All Accounting Bursaries available
SANLAM BURSARY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA
Sanlam has set out a list of entry requirements to guide the influx of applications that the company receives for each year. Below we have provided the criteria for interested students who wish to apply for year 2025 funding.
Only South African citizens can apply for funding
- Applications are invited from learners who are in their final year in high school (Matric/Grade12)
- Full-time tertiary institutions students can also appy for the bursary
- Matric learners must achieve at least 90% for Mathematics and the rest of the subjects must be passed with A symbol. Final results will be used to assess performance. This does not mean that learners must wait until final exams but can apply with June result. Once your final results are out, these will be used for the final selection
- Current university applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete their qualification. This is assessed using annual final results that you must submit each year
MORE DETAILS ABOUT SANLAM BURSARY – VALUE & BENEFITS
It is difficult to state the actual value of the bursary because expenses differ per each university. The following expenses will be covered while you focus on your studies for 2025 academic year:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Book allowance
- Travel allowance
- Pocket money allowance
Additionally, Sanla bursary beneficiaries get to participate in the following:
- Mentorship programme
- Support towards boardroom examinations
- Guaranteed employment by Sanlam upon completion of your studies
- Vacation work during school holidays
HOW TO APPLY FOR SANLAM BURSARY
All applications for funding must be completed online via Sanlam Bursary Application 2025 page,
For your application to be considered it must be accompanied by a set of documents. We have provided a list of these document below:
- Your Matric certificate if you have completed it
- Grade 11 result for students currently in Matric this year
- Your June exam results
- National Benchmarking Test (NBT) result
- Applicants ID, valid study visa or valid passport
- Your full academic transcript which must be on the University’s letterhead
- Proof that you are registered or accepted by the university of your choice
- Your CV
- Motivational letter which details why you should be considered for the bursary
CLOSING DATE FOR SANLAM BURSARY
The closing date is 30 June 2024
For more information relating to this bursary opportunity, contact the office by email [email protected]