Investec High School Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – INVESTEC

Investec, founded in 1974 by 3 co-founders, namely Ian Kantor; Errol Grolman and Larry Nestadt, is a global asset management and specialist banking group. The company serves a client base across 3 countries (South Africa; Australia and the United Kingdom) with various financial products and services.

Investec, listed on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) and the LSE (London Stock Exchange), employs over 9000 staff members worldwide. The company has banking operations in the United States; Canada; Switzerland; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Guernsey; Jersey; Botswana; Namibia and Mauritius

The banks services include: Investment Banking; Private Banking; and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
 

ABOUT THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY PROGRAMME

Investec is inviting high school students to apply for the High School Bursary Programme, for the 2025 academic year.

The bursary is open to students entering Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 in 2025.

The purpose of the programme is to encourage the youth of South Africa to further their studies, which will hopefully result in them positively contributing to the economy, as well as the development of the country and becoming active participants of society.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY PROGRAMME

Each year Investec provides bursaries via their High School Bursary Programme, to deserving youth.

Selection will take place between December 2024 and March 2025. StudyTrust will communicate with the candidates school or with the applicant, via email, on behalf of Investec. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their final results by 2 December 2024.

Applicants are NOT guaranteed a bursary if they meet all the requirements – it is a competitive award and there are a limited amount of bursaries available.

Students will be funded for the remainder of their high school studies.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Investec High School Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be entering Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12 in 2025
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must study Mathematics, Accounting and Science as subjects from Grade 10 to Grade 12 and show strong academic potential in these subjects
  • You must have proven financial need
  • You must be enrolled at your school for at least 1 year (students will continue studying at their current school, they will not move schools)
  • Your school must meets the following criteria:
    • The school must have a minimum 90% Matric pass rate
    • The school must have a minimum of 80% of Matric studnets qualifying for university entrance
    • The school must have a minimum of 75% of their students doing Pure Mathematics as a subject
    • The school must have a minimum of 75% of their students achieving at least 50% for Pure Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
    • The school must have a minimum of 80% of their students achieving at least 50% for English

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY

Download and complete the Investec High School Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Investec High School Bursary.
 

Students may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with their application (note: this is only a guideline – the final list of required documents will be supplied to you with the application form):

  • ID document or birth certificate (certified copy)
  • June 2023 and final results (certified copy)
  • June 2024 results (Grade 9, 10 or 11) (certified copy)
  • Certificates of achievements at school (certified copy)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Testimonial by education official (to be completed on the application form)
  • Testimonial by a community leader (someone who is a significant figure in the community: religious leader, sports coach, team captain or music teacher) (to be completed on the application form)
  • Essay about your life (see further information on the application form)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income:
    • If employed: latest payslips/ letter from employer and sworn statement/ tax return statement stating income
    • If self employed: latest financial statements
    • If unemployed: sworn affidavits
    • If deceased: death certificate
    • If divorced: divorce certificate
    • If separated: sworn statement from one parent

 
Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries2@studytrust.org.za
(Insert the words “Investec High School Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY

30 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Investec directly:
High School Bursary Team
Email: CSIHighSchoolBursary@investec.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Investec if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in May 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.