Actuarial Bursaries

About

Description

Calling all Matriculants and Actuarial students For 100 plus years we have been in the business of planning futures – it is more than our job, it is our trade. Our attitude is one of proper dedication to doing what we do exceptionally well. To ensure you live with confidence. Actuarial bursaries Part of our commitment to our trade is recognising that for one to be a master in their trade, support is a key ingredient. That is why we offer bursaries to scholars who have enrolled to study Actuarial Science in 2027 as well as current students in their 1st/2nd/3rd year of Actuarial Science studies. Who are we looking for Undergraduate Studies Current full time Actuarial Science students (SA citizens) who are in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of studies. If you demonstrate academic ability and a will to succeed, then you are just who we’re looking for. School leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2027 If you are a whiz at maths, enjoy a good challenge by solving difficult problems and are willing to remain focused and disciplined through years of studying and training, then you are just who we’re looking for.

Responsibilities

• Copy of ID
• Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
• A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
• In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
• Why do you want to study actuarial science?
• Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
• Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
• If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?

Qualifications

• Academic results:
• Final 2025 Grade 11 results
• Grade 12 mid-year 2026 results
• NBT results (only if available)
• Final grade 12 results may be used as determining factor
• An above 90% score in Mathematics and an overall A aggregate

Application instructions:

• Please note that all applications need to be completed online. No applications will be accepted via email or after the closing the date. Should you not recieve any feedback by 1 October 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful.