If you love numbers and think you have what it takes to be an actuary then we have an offer for you! Old Mutual offers Actuarial Science bursaries to study at the University of Cape Town or Stellenbosch University.

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!

How to apply?

Before you download the application form and start filling it, please note the following:

• 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.
• Read the instructions carefully

Download the Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary Application Form for 2013 by clicking here. And the send it together with your matric results and ID document (certified copies) to this address:

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.

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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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