PIC 2024 Bursary / Scholarship Programme

Bursaries Available:

Students who intend studying in the following fields should apply:

• Listed Investments (JSE Listed Companies)
• Unlisted Investments (Impact Investing, Private Equity, Structured Investments Products and Asset Management (Properties))
• Information Technology
• Research and Projects Development (Fund of Funds)
• Legal
• Finance (Corporate and Investment Finance)
• Human Resources

Vacation Work:

• Vacation work and Internship / Learnership programmes are available for bursary holders and unemployed youth during June / July or December / January periods.

Application Criteria:

• Be a South African citizen
• Preference will be given to applicants in Grade 12 or already registered at an accredited Institute of Higher Learning in South Africa, at under-graduate level (NQF 6 and 7)
• Preference will be given to applicants under the age of 35 years
• Be in financial need (Household income must be less than R600 000 per annum )
• Academic achievement will be considered
• Be a full time student and an unemployed youth

Bursary Application Instructions:

• All compulsory fields (*) must be completed
• All supporting documents must be certified (certified copies must not be older than 3 months at submission date)
• The application form must be signed by the applicant and Parent/Guardian in the case of minors
• Incomplete application forms and/or falsified, uncertified, invalid documentation will not be considered

Supporting Documents Checklist:

• Completed application form
• A copy of a valid RSA identity document
• Proof of disability (medical certificate)
• Proof of monthly household income and dependants
• Academic transcripts (if currently enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution)
• Matric Certificate (or Grade 11 and June results if currently in Grade 12)
• Copy of signed student loan agreement (if applicable)
• Preliminary acceptance letter(s) from an accredited tertiary institution
• Tax/ Pro-forma invoice indicating fees payable (tuition, books, learning institution accredited accommodation and meals)

Bursary Terms:

• The bursary is awarded for the full academic period at a single academic institution
• The bursary amount awarded will be at the sole discretion of the PIC Bursary Committee as determined by the approved threshold

How To Apply

• Online- Apply Online for the PIC Bursary / Scholarship Programme
• For manual applications Email- Bursaries@pic.gov.za, Download the Application Form here
• Post-The Bursary Office, Private Bag X187, Pretoria, 0001

When will feedback be given:

• Feedback will only be sent to successful applicants at the end of February 2024.

All enquiries: Bursaries@pic.gov.za