The Investec company is now accepting applications for its 2025 academic year bursary program. Investec 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.
The Investec high school bursary is open to students entering Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 in 2025. The purpose of the program 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 in society.
Every year, Investec provides bursaries through their High School Bursary Programme, to deserving youth. Selection will take place between December 2024 and March 2025. StudyTrust will communicate with the candidate 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.
Application Requirements For Investec High School Bursary
Applicants must meet the criteria below before applying. Below are the application requirements for the Investec high school Bursary;
Note: Applicants are not guaranteed a bursary even if they meet all the requirements, as it is a competitive award with a limited number of bursaries available.
- 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 meet the following criteria:
- The school must have a minimum 90% Matric pass rate
- The school must have a minimum of 80% of Matric students 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% in English
Also See: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary 2025
How to Apply Online For Investec High School Bursary 2025
Download and complete the Investec High School Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)
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 an 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: affidavits
- If deceased: death certificate
- If divorced: divorce certificate
- If separated: a sworn statement from one parent
Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries2@studytrust.org.za
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 Details
If you have any inquiries or require support, the institution’s help center is readily available to address your concerns. Feel free to reach out and connect with the dedicated team at the specified address for prompt and efficient assistance.
High School Bursary Team
