ABSIP Bursary South Africa 2025 – 2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY – ABSIP

ABSIP Bursary South Africa | The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) was founded in order to address the shortage of black professionals within the investment and securities industry, as well as to engage in a way to make a positive impact on the economy.

Established in 1995, ABSIP is now highly influential in the Financial Sector transformation and is affiliated with the BBC (Black Business Council).

ABSIP members include individuals who are new to the Financial Services Sector, as well as professionals with many years of experience. The companies membership includes a range of sub-sectors, including Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Corporate Finance, Stock Broking, Private Equity, Financial and Corporate Managerial Consulting, Treasury and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).

ABOUT THE ABSIP BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) National Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the 2025 STANLIB Bursary applications are open.

STANLIB, in partnership with ABSIP, is offering comprehensive funding support to historically disadvantaged students, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, studying towards a career in Investment Management.

1. Universities:

Bursaries are to be offered for study towards an Investment Management career related qualification at the following universities:

Nelson Mandela University
Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of Johannesburg
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of Limpopo
University of Pretoria
University of Venda
University of Western Cape
University of Witwatersrand
North-West University
University of the Free State
University of South Africa
University of Fort Hare

2. Bursary candidates:

Bursaries are to be offered to students who wish to pursue a career in financial services. Specific preference will be given to candidates studying Bachelor of Business Science, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Science; with subjects in Economics, Business Finance, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Mathematics and Statistics
Candidates must be full-time students, no permanent work experience (i.e. may have had vacation work experience, but no permanent work experience)
The bursary will be reviewed annually based on academic performance and availability of funds.

3. Bursary Criteria:

To qualify for a bursary the following qualifying criteria must be met:

Exceptional academic performance (i.e., an average of 75% in academic performance in core academic modules/subjects)
Optional but preferable: demonstration of leadership qualities and participation in extramural activities such as sports, debating, chess clubs
Financial need
Be a Black South African citizen, as defined by the B-BBEE Act, accepted and or enrolled at the above-mentioned universities
One page motivation letter of why the candidate wants to study or are studying towards an Investment Management qualification

4. Bursary Covers: