Investec Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 30 September 2026
Provider: Investec
Field of study: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics and Information Systems
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

The 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026, according to Investec's own tertiary bursary page.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

Closed · applications closed on 30 September 2026 Latest update ↓

Investec, the South African-founded banking and wealth management group, funds promising young people through university in partnership with StudyTrust. Its bursary pays for a full year of study-related costs at a time and adds mentoring and job-search support to turn students into work-ready graduates.

About the Investec Bursary

A full bursary each year towards study-related expenses.
For degrees related to the financial sector.
Includes mentoring, support in the move from school to university and help finding work.

Investec Bursary eligibility requirements

South African citizen with academic potential and financial need.
Holding, or working towards, a Matric exemption.
At least 70% for English and Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy.
At least 60% for all other subjects.

How to apply for the Investec Bursary

Open the tertiary bursary page on Investec’s website and select Apply now.
Complete the StudyTrust online application and upload your documents.
Submit before 30 September 2026.

Closing date

30 September 2026 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

StudyTrust: 011 403 1632
Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za

Finance students should also apply to the Sage bursary and the StudyTrust missing middle bursary, which close on the same date, and the JSE Empowerment Fund bursary.

FAQs

1. When does the Investec bursary close for 2027? +

30 September 2026. Investec's own tertiary bursary page says applications are open, and late applications are not considered.

2. Who runs the application? +

StudyTrust, Investec's partner. Applying also puts you in line for other bursaries StudyTrust manages.

3. Which fields? +

Degrees related to the financial sector, historically including actuarial science, business science, commerce, commercial law, computer science, engineering, informatics, information technology and mathematics.

4. What marks do I need? +

A Matric exemption, or working towards one, with at least 70% for English and Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy, and at least 60% for all other subjects.

5. What does it cover? +

A full bursary each year towards study-related expenses, plus mentoring, support in moving from school to university and help with the job search.

6. Who can apply? +

Young South African citizens with academic potential who need financial help.

Update note (checked September 2026): the 2027 bursary is open and closes on 30 September 2026, according to Investec’s own tertiary bursary page. Late applications are not considered. We could not find this date on the funder’s own website on 22 September 2026. It comes from bursary listings, so confirm it on the official application page before you rely on it.

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About Investec

Private company (specialist banking and wealth management)

Investec is a specialist bank and wealth manager operating in South Africa and the United Kingdom, focused on banking, investment and wealth management. Investec funds students at two stages of their education, which sets Investec apart from most…

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2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

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Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.