ABOUT THE NINETY ONE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Ninety One is inviting students to apply for the #Changeblazer bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Business, Finance and Economics
- Education (Mathematics and Science)
- Engineering
- Healthcare (excluding: Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science)
- Technology and Computer Science
- Psychology
ABOUT THE NINETY ONE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full tuition fees, learning materials, accommodation and meals.
The bursary may also provide the following benefits: private tutoring, career guidance, resilience training, mental health support, and financial wellbeing sessions.
Top performing students will also receive the following additional benefits: help with getting a driver’s license, and a working wardrobe for graduates first job.
The bursary programme is administered by Career Wise, who are responsible for accepting, scanning and shortlisting candidates.
Shortlisted students must attend a panel interview assessment and thereafter final selection will be made.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be under 21 years old in 2026
- You must be currently in Matric
- You must intend on studying full time, towards a qualification in one of the fields of study listed above
- You must be entering your first year of university in 2026
- You must intend on studying at a recognised university in South Africa
- You must have preferably achieved a minimum overall average of 70% or Level 6 in English and Mathematics or Sciences in Grade 11
- You must have proven financial need (with a family income of less than R600 000 per year) (special circumstances will be assessed if applicable)
- You must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for your chosen field of study
- You must have an excellent academic record
- You must have strong leadership qualities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Ninety One Bursary Application 2026
Use the following as the promo code/ reference: “NINETY ONE”
You may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Matric latest results (certified copy)
- Proof of application or registration at university for 2026 (on institutes letterhead)
- Proof of parents or guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA or pension slip if applicable)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE NINETY ONE BURSARY
31 July 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Career Wise directly:
Tel: 011 258 4464
Email: info@careerwise.co.za
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