Unlock Your Potential with Investec High School & Tertiary Bursaries in South Africa
Discover Investec Bursaries 2026 for high school and tertiary students in South Africa. Learn about eligibility, requirements, benefits, and deadlines to access full financial and academic support through the Investec and StudyTrust partnership
What Are the Investec Bursaries?
Investec, in partnership with StudyTrust, runs bursary programmes in South Africa that support both high school learners (Grades 10-12) and tertiary students. The programmes aim to assist academically strong young people who also need financial support. Applicants get more than just funding — they also benefit from mentorship, work readiness programmes, and academic development support.
Important deadlines: Applications for the 2026 high school and tertiary bursary programmes close 30 September 2025.
Who Can Apply / Requirements
Here are the main eligibility requirements for the Investec bursary programmes:
Programme Key Requirements
High School Bursary (Grades 10-12) • South African citizens only.
• Must be in Grade 10, 11 or 12 in 2026.
• Academic potential, especially in pure Maths, Physical Science, Accounting, English.
• Minimum scores: typically ≥ 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and English; strong results in other subjects.
• Learners must have been enrolled at their school for at least one year.
• The school must meet certain performance criteria: good matric pass rates, many students writing pure Maths, etc.
Tertiary Bursary • South African citizens.
• Matric exemption or equivalent; strong grades in English and Mathematics (not Maths Literacy).
• Good academic performance in Matric; for current students, good first semester results.
• The intended field of study must be relevant to Investec’s focus (often financial sector-related degrees).
• Demonstrated financial need.
What the Bursary Covers / Benefits
Full bursary for tuition at a public university (for tertiary applicants) including registration and exam fees.
Living expenses: accommodation, meals, study materials/textbooks.
Laptop or computer allowance in some cases.
Mentorship, academic support, bridging programmes where needed.
Work readiness programmes to help with skills needed in the workplace.
Application Timeline
Application period: generally opens 1 May and closes 30 September each year.
Ensure all documents are certified and included (ID, results, proof of income etc.).
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection; selection is competitive.
Tips to Make a Strong Application
Focus on achieving strong academic results, especially in Mathematics and English.
Clearly show financial need (provide required proof).
Ensure that your school meets the required criteria (subject offerings, performance).
Apply early and double-check the form and documents.
Be honest and accurate in your application.
Why It Matters
These bursaries are more than financial help. They are designed to support holistic growth: they help learners stay in school or university without excessive burden, connect them to mentorship, help them become work-ready, and aim to build future professionals in sectors that are important for South Africa’s economic development.
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