Bursaries are reviewed after each examination based on the student’s academic performance and are renewed annually.  All bursaries are granted on merit, but preference is given to black (African, Coloured and Indian) applicants.

Requirements:
• Excellent overall results including a distinction for higher grade mathematics.
• A minimum of two distinctions (including mathematics) if higher grade physical science is one of the incumbent’s subjects.
• A minimum of four distinctions (including mathematics) if physical science is not one of the incumbent’s subjects.
• At tertiary level, students must maintain continuous excellence in academic performance in all subjects.
• Good leadership qualities and participation in extramural activities such as sports, debating societies, chess clubs and various Olympiads, etc are an added advantage.

Costs Covered:
• Tuition fees are paid for each academic year of study and reviewed annually based on academic performance.
• Residence fees/subsistence allowance is paid for shared accommodation at a university residence.
• A monthly subsistence allowance is paid if the student chooses not to live at the university residence.
• A book allowance is paid annually for the purchase of textbooks.
• First year students qualify for a calculator allowance. Applications are open to all students regardless of the year of study. Once approved, the bursar will enter into an agreement with Liberty Life that will be renewed annually.
All bursars are obliged to complete a period of employment for every year of sponsorship. The standard employment contract will be entered into once studies are completed.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2014

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Take a minute and ask yourself a few questions:

• Are you dedicated and self-driven?
• Are you a maths whiz?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Do you like a challenge?
• Do you have that x-factor that sets you apart from all others?

If you answered “Yes” to the questions then you’re half way to becoming a recognised top-earning professional! The other half requires hard work and dedication.

The Actuarial Bursary Programme offers you and other young South Africans the opportunity to develop an actuarial career.

What you get

Just take a look at what the University of Cape Town and Stellebosch University bursary covers:

• All tuition.
• Accommodation with meals.
• General and book allowance.
• Travel allowance (where applicable).
• Incentives for good performance.
• Academic and emotional support.
• Good networking opportunities.
• Vacation work from second year.

Post Graduation

After your studies you can enjoy:

• Guaranteed employment after university.
• One-on-one mentoring by an experienced qualified actuary.
• In-house rotation programme exposing you to professional development across all areas.
• Working with acknowledged industry-leading experts in different fields, shaping South Africa’s financial future!

What you need to qualify

You need Mathematics with a strong A-plus result and A’s and B’s for the rest of your matric subjects.

Apply!

Download:
Actuarial Bursary Application Form (85kb pdf).

Preference will be given to South African black learners i.e. Africans, Coloureds and Indians (in terms of the Employment Equity Act). Please ensure that the application is completed in your own writing.

Additional Documentation

Send certified copies of:

• Your identity document.
• Your results.

Useful information:

• Read through the requirements carefully.
• The Application deadline is 30 July.
• If your results are not available please send your application form in indicating that your results will follow as soon as they are available.
• Provide valid contact details.
• Sections 8 and 9 need to be completed by your school principal (not applicable to university students).
• Don’t forget to attach your biography and essay to your application form.

Submissions:

The Coordinator Actuarial Bursary Applications

Actuarial Resource Development (2M)
Old Mutual
Po Box 66
Cape Town
8000

Only applications submitted directly to this office will be considered (i.e. please do not deliver your applications to branches or submit via a financial adviser).

Submissions will be shortlisted and those candidates will be interviewed.

Selection Process

If you do not hear from us it is your responsibility to contact the Bursary Office.

Contact

Tel: +27 (0)21 509 2656 / +27 (0)11 217 1707.

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Good Luck

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The Old Mutual Scholarship programme is aimed at pupils in grades 8 and 9. This is because it offers its scholarship from Grade 10 onwards and it is strictly for high school learners. If you are interested in a career in accounting or actuarial studies and are in grade 8 or 9, Old Mutual promises to fund your schooling at  “one of South Africa’s top Model C or Independent schools”.

Below are the requirements and criteria:

*First and foremost you must have a desire to follow an accounting or actuarial career.

*You must be a South Africa citizen.

*You must have talent and show leadership qualities.

*You must be financially needy.

*You must know Maths (NOT maths literacy) and English (to show this you must have achieved at least 65 % or more in your latest results).

HURRY for the closing date is the 15 July.

To get more information or to apply visit: http://www.oldmutual.co.za/about-us/careers-centre/scholarship-programme/application-criteria.aspx OR if you want to download the bursary application form directly click on this link: http://www.oldmutual.co.za/documents/InternshipsBursaries/LearnersScholarshipApp.pdf

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