• Maintain continuous excellent academic performance in all modules in first year of study;
• Maintain an overall average above 60% and average 65% or more for mathematical and actuarial modules;
• Good leadership qualities and participation in extramural activities such as sports, debating societies, chess clubs and various olympiads, etc. is an added advantage; and
• South African citizen by birth or descent.

Purpose

To provide specialist actuarial support that enables sound commercial advice through the application of probability & investment theory and related statistical tools and the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOP’s.

Minimum Qualifications (qualification you should be studying towards)

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Mathematical Sciences

How to apply?

To apply for the 2022 Liberty Actuarial Bursary CLICK HERE

Closing date: Unspecified

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Bursaries are granted for full-time study of Actuarial Science at various tertiary institutions. Applicants must show the ability to innovate and share our passion for people; thus maintaining our competitive advantage.  Successful applicants are expected to do a minimum amount of vacation work during the June and December holidays at Liberty Life’s Head Office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

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.

What are the 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.

What costs are covered by the bursaries?

• 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. A standard employment contract may be entered into once studies are completed.

To apply for this bursary programme at Liberty Life CLICK HERE OR HERE

Closing date: 31 August 2016

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What are the requirements?

To be considered for the EH Hassim Builders World 2016 Bursaries you have to meet the following requirements:

• Must be a recent matriculant (2015);
• Must have achieved a Grade 12 pass with Admission to Bachelors Degree;
• Must have obtained 70% or higher in the following marks:
  • English, Pure Mathematics & Physical Science or Accounting.
• Must be accepted at a South African university to study towards a qualification in any of the following fields:
  • Business or Commercial course
  • Actuarial Science
  • Civil Engineering

How to apply?

If you are in Mokopane or Polokwane in Limpopo, apply as follows: Visit the EH Hassim HR Department with the following: certified copies of your ID and Grade 12 results, motivational letter (on why you should be awarded the bursary) and an acceptance letter from University (you will be able to fill-in the bursary application form there).

OR alternatively, send your application comprising a motivation letter and certified copies of your Matric / Grade 12 results to EH Hassim’s IR Officer, Ms Refiloe Mashala on [email protected]

Closing date: 16 January 2016

Should you have questions or need clarity about this bursary, please contact Ms Refiloe Mashala on 015 491 2151 – extension 162 (during normal office ours)

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What is even so good about the Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary is that it is a comprehensive (it pays for meals, books, school fees and other necessities, and if you do so well in your studies you will get cash rewards – how cool is that?) and, while you are studying and when you complete your degree, you are guaranteed a job a Old Mutual.

What are the requirements?

• Mathematics with A+ pass; and
• A’s and B’s in your other Matric/Grade 12 subjects.

How to apply?

To get more information on how to apply and to download the Old Mutual Actuarial Bursaries application form CLICK HERE NOW.

Closing date: 30 July 2014

If you have any questions regarding this bursary programme or need assistance while completing the form do not hesitate to call Old Mutual’s Actuarial Resource Development department on the following telephone numbers during normal office hours: 021-509 2656 / 021-504 7285

Note: This bursary programme is accepting applications from all population groups in South Africa. However, due to employment equity requirements, qualifying applicants from population groups classified as Black South Africans according to the Employment Equity Act (African, Chinese, Coloured and Indian South Africans) will be given preference.

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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.

Get more information on what actuarial science is by visiting this old mutual video: CLICK HERE

Good Luck

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