Aon is one of the world’s largest insurance brokers and risk consultancies, and its South African bursary exists to bring new people into an industry that struggles to attract graduates. Five awards a year go to students majoring in risk and insurance, from third year through to master’s level.
About the Aon Bursary
- Five bursaries a year.
- Field: a qualification majoring in risk and insurance.
- Levels: third year, honours and master’s.
- The value and the fees covered are decided when the recipients are selected.
Aon Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Studying towards a qualification majoring in risk and insurance at a recognised institution.
- Entering third year, honours or a master’s degree.
- A strong academic record and an interest in a career in the insurance industry.
How to apply for the Aon Bursary
- Create a profile on the Aon career portal at aon.co.za, or sign in with LinkedIn.
- Complete the bursary application with your academic record, proof of registration and a motivation.
- Submit before the closing date. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
Aon Bursary closing date
18 January in recent rounds. Confirm the 2027 date on the Aon career portal.
Contact details
- Aon South Africa: www.aon.co.za, 011 944 7000
Commerce students should also see the funders on our commerce bursaries page, the Old Mutual actuarial bursary and the Capitec bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the Aon bursary close for 2027? +
Aon has used an 18 January closing date. Expect the 2027 round to close on or around 18 January 2027; check the Aon career portal from November 2026.
2. What is Aon? +
A global insurance and reinsurance broker, risk consultancy and employee benefits adviser, with a large South African business.
3. How many bursaries are awarded? +
Five, to South African students studying towards a qualification majoring in risk and insurance.
4. Which levels? +
Third-year, honours and master's students in risk and insurance.
5. What does it cover? +
The value and the fees covered are set when the recipients are chosen, so the package varies by student.
6. How do I apply? +
Online on the Aon career portal, by creating a profile on the Aon South Africa website or signing in with LinkedIn, and completing the bursary application with your academic record and motivation.
Update note (checked September 2026): Aon has used an 18 January closing date. The 2027 round had not been published when we checked. Expect it to close on or around 18 January 2027; check the Aon career portal from November 2026. The details below are from the last published call.
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