Investec Scholarships for South Africans

Study Subject (s): Bursaries are awarded in the field of Commerce (Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Investments and Finance), Informatics, Computer Science, Information Technology, BIT-Bachelors of Information Technology, BIS-Bachelor of Information Science, Business Science, Science and Mathematics, Engineering and Commercial LLB at various local universities.
Course Level: Bursaries are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at various local universities.
Scholarship Provider: Investec, in partnership with Study Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa

Eligibility: Applications are open to:
-All young SA citizens with academic potential who are in need of financial assistance;
-Pupils holding or working towards a matric exemption with a minimum of 60% in English and Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and a 50% pass rate in all other subjects.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of South Africa can apply for this Investec Bursary.

Scholarship Description: Investec, in partnership with Study Trust, awards young South Africans, with academic potential and in financial need, the opportunity to study towards financial sector related degrees at various local universities. Investec is offering partial bursaries for the 2015 academic year to students who aim to study full time towards an undergraduate university degree. The main criteria for the selection of applications are financial need and academic potential. Investec contributes a partial bursary of R75 000 per year towards study-related expenses. To cover any shortfall, applicants are thus advised to apply for additional funding through the Financial Aid Office of their university of choice for a study loan from the National Student Financial Scheme (NSFAS).

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Investec contributes a partial bursary of R75 000 per year towards study-related expenses. To cover any shortfall, applicants are thus advised to apply for additional funding through the Financial Aid Office of their university of choice for a study loan from the National Student Financial Scheme (NSFAS).

Selection Criteria: The main criteria for the selection of applications are financial need and academic potential.

Notification: All properly completed applications will be considered and selection will take place from September to December 2014. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by sms not later than 21st December 2014.

How to Apply: Applicants should apply by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30th September 2014.

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