Exness Fintech Scholarship Requirements and Online Application

The Exness Fintech Scholarship is offered by Exness in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to support academically strong students from under-resourced communities in South Africa entering postgraduate STEM study.

The programme focuses on disciplines such as computer science, mathematics, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), financial engineering, and distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Exness Fintech Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Have an existing offer of acceptance (or be registered) to study at UCT in one of the eligible disciplines listed above.
  3. Maintain a minimum grade point average of 70% (or equivalent) in their previous qualification.
  4. Household gross income criteria: For the 2026 call, applicants from households with annual gross income under R350,000 qualified for 100% funding; households with income between R350,001 and R800,000 qualified for 75%.
  5. Preference is for students from under-resourced communities and for STEM disciplines as specified.

What Exness Fintech Scholarship Covers

  1. The scholarship covers full tuition fees at UCT for the eligible postgraduate study.
  2. It also covers living expenses, either partially or fully, depending on the applicant’s financial need.
  3. The award is designed to allow the recipients to focus on their studies in high-impact technology fields without undue financial burden.

Exness Fintech Scholarship Application Process

  1. Prepare the required documentation: UCT acceptance letter, certified academic transcript, CV, motivation letter, proof of household income, etc.
  2. Submit your application via email to the designated address (for example, pgfunding@uct.ac.za in past calls) with subject line “Exness Fintech Scholarship YYYY” (replace with year).
  3. Ensure you meet the closing date and submit complete documentation. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
  4. Shortlisted applicants may go through interviews or further assessment by Exness and UCT.

Exness Fintech Scholarship Closing Date

In the 2026 call, applications closed on 30 January 2026. For the 2026 call, the announcement opened on 14 March 2026.

For the 2026 intake, the official closing date has not yet been publicly confirmed at the time of this writing. 

Applicants should monitor UCT’s bursary site and the Exness website for the exact deadline.

Exness Fintech Scholarship Contact Details

FAQs

1. What is the Exness Fintech Scholarship?
It is a postgraduate scholarship offered by Exness in partnership with UCT, aimed at students from under-resourced backgrounds studying STEM disciplines such as computer science, maths, AI, data science and fintech related fields.
2. Who can apply for the Exness Fintech Scholarship?
South African citizens with an offer to study at UCT in the eligible disciplines, with a minimum past average of 70%, and meeting the household income and other criteria.
3. Which fields of study are eligible?
Eligible fields include computer science, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), financial engineering, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and mathematics.
4. What costs are covered?
Full tuition fees at UCT are covered, and living expenses are covered either partially or fully depending on financial need.
5. What is the closing date for the 2026 intake?
The exact deadline for 2026 has not yet been publicly confirmed. Previous deadlines were 30 January (2026) and the announcement for 2026 opened on 14 March. Applicants should check the latest call.
6. What documents do I need to submit?
Typical documents include certified ID copy, full academic transcript, acceptance letter from UCT, CV, motivation letter, proof of household income, and any other supporting documentation listed in the call.
7. Can I apply if I’m already studying?
Yes — provided you meet the criteria of the scholarship call and you are registered or accepted for the eligible programme at UCT. Check whether the call allows continuing students.
8. Is there any work-back obligation?
The publicly available call documents do not clearly state a mandatory work-back obligation to Exness. Applicants should check the full scholarship terms when they receive the contract.
9. How competitive is the scholarship?
Quite competitive — the scholarship is selective, targeting high academic achievers from under-resourced backgrounds and in priority STEM fields. Only a limited number of awards are offered each year.
10. Where can I find the application form?
The application details are published via UCT’s website (news section or postgraduate funding) and via Exness’s website. The call does not always require a separate form but asks for document submission via email. Check the latest official call for 2026.

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