Investec CSI Bursary- 2026 Intake

Investec CSI Bursary- 2026 Intake

Organisation:

     Investec

Location:

South Africa

Overview:

The Investec CSI Bursary offers full-cost funding for students who are:

• Currently in Grade 12, taking a gap year after Matric, or

• In their first year of university.

This bursary is not just financial support – Investec also helps recipients become work-ready, socially conscious individuals.

Eligible Fields of Study:

You must be planning to study full-time undergraduate degrees in:

• Commerce (Economics, Accounting, Finance, Investments)

• Business Science

• Computer Science / IT / Informatics / Information Science

• Engineering

• Mathematics & Science

• Commercial LLB

• Medicine (MBCHB)

• Actuarial Science (Only if already in first year, unless doing Business Science at UCT)

Note: Only at select public South African universities – no funding for private institutions.

Required Supporting Documents (Certified Copies):

1. South African ID

2. This year’s mid-year results or latest academic record

3. Matric results (if completed)

4. Parent(s)/guardian(s) income proof:

   • Payslip or employer letter + sworn statement / tax return

   • If self-employed: Latest financial statements

   • If unemployed: Sworn affidavit

5. Death certificate(s) if parent(s) deceased

6. Divorce certificate (if applicable)

7. Sworn statement from one parent (if parents are separated)

Eligibility Criteria:

• South African citizen

• Academic results:

  • Grade 12 / NSC: At least 60% in all subjects

    • Minimum 70% in Mathematics (NOT Maths Lit)

    • 70% in English FAL or 65% in English HL

  • First-year students: Minimum 60% average in first semester

  • STEM students must have 60% in each subject

  • Financial need is a key selection factor.

Important Dates:

• Application Open: 1 May 2025

• Application Deadline: 30 September 2025 (No late submissions)

Application Tips:

• Apply early to your chosen university.

• Specify the exact degree name and university in your application.

• Don’t change degrees after applying – it may cancel your bursary.

• No bursaries for private institutions.

Need Career Help?

Use CareerXplora, an Investec-supported platform for career guidance:

• Visit: www.careerxplora.com

• WhatsApp live chat: 057 814 5978

How to Apply:

• Applications must be submitted online via StudyTrust.

• Visit Investec’s Bursary Applications page and click “Apply here”.

• Ensure all documents are uploaded and certified before submission.

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