Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- Valid South African ID
- Exceptional academic achievement
- Proven financial need
- Final-year or postgraduate study in one of the listed degrees
- A complete application, because PSG disqualifies incomplete ones
The advert lists each of these as essential, so check them one by one before you start. Ask your university for an up-to-date academic record, and gather proof of your family's financial position in advance. A complete file is easier to review, and PSG does not consider incomplete applications at all.
Documents Needed
The advert does not list the documents. PSG says that incomplete applications are disqualified, so upload everything the portal asks for. Expect to supply your ID, academic record and proof of financial need.
About PSG Bursary
The PSG Bursary Programme funds final-year and postgraduate students who study actuarial science, computer science, engineering and commerce. PSG Financial Services advertises the 2027 round on its recruitment portal, and applications close on 20 December 2026.
The award comes with a clear career path. PSG offers bursary holders a place on its Graduate Programme after they finish their studies, so you can move from the classroom into a job.
Funding Details
PSG's 2027 advert lists a long set of benefits.
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- University-approved accommodation
- A meal allowance
- A textbook allowance
- A monthly allowance
The company's careers page adds that you receive a mentor, and that you qualify automatically for the PSG Graduate Programme. The adverts do not describe a work-back period, so read your agreement before you sign.
Bursary holders also earn a place on the PSG Graduate Programme, which the company describes as work-readiness training, soft skills development, functional learning and hands-on experience. A mentor and a buddy support new graduates during onboarding. This means the award reaches beyond fees, so treat your application as an application for a job as well.
Where You Can Study
PSG's advert does not name particular universities. It describes final-year and postgraduate study in the degrees above, so you need a place at a university that offers them. Ask PSG if you are unsure whether your institution qualifies.
About PSG
About PSG PSG began in 1995, when Jannie Mouton and Chris Otto founded an investment holding company in Stellenbosch. They wanted to back young businesses and grow them into established ones. That approach led to well-kn…
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- 2nd Floor, Ou Kollege, 35 Church Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
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- +27 21 887 9602
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You can apply if you hold a valid South African ID and you have achieved exceptional academic results. You must also show proven financial need. PSG offers the bursary to students who need funding to complete their final-year or postgraduate studies.
The company funds degrees in these fields.
- Bachelor of Science: actuarial science, computer science and mathematical science
- Bachelor of Engineering: computer, mechanical, and electrical and electronic engineering
- Bachelor of Commerce: insurance and risk management, and investment management
PSG is a financial services company, so its work needs people who can handle numbers, data and risk. If you study actuarial science or investment management, mention a module or project that shows your interest in financial markets. Engineering and computer science students can explain how their skills would help a financial technology business.
Application Procedure
Apply through the PSG recruitment portal, which the PSG careers page links to. PSG says that if you hear nothing within four weeks of applying, you should treat your application as unsuccessful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the PSG Bursary close?
The 2027 advert gives a closing date of 20 December 2026.
Which degrees does PSG fund?
It funds actuarial science, computer science, mathematical science, several engineering degrees and commerce degrees in insurance, risk and investment management.
Does the bursary lead to a job?
Bursary holders qualify automatically for the PSG Graduate Programme.
