Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Full-time study at an accredited South African university
- Matriculants (Actuarial Science stream): very strong Mathematics result and overall academic average
- Current students (Actuarial Science stream): registered in 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of actuarial science, with a strong academic record
- IT stream: registered in an IT-related qualification
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Full academic transcripts (on institutional letterhead)
- Fee statement or proof of registration
- Certified Matric certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter
- Matriculants only: Grade 11 final results, mid-year Matric results, and NBT results if available
About Sanlam Bursary
The Sanlam Bursary Programme is run by Sanlam, one of South Africa's largest financial services groups, spanning insurance, investment and financial planning. Sanlam has funded several bursary streams for scarce financial-services skills, most prominently an Actuarial Science bursary for high-performing matriculants and current actuarial science students, alongside an Information Technology bursary for IT-related qualifications.
The Actuarial Science stream is aimed at building a pipeline of qualified actuaries for the group, and includes support toward professional actuarial board exam costs in addition to academic funding, plus mentoring from qualified actuaries within Sanlam and guaranteed employment on graduation.
Funding Details
Funding has covered tuition, accommodation, a book allowance and pocket money, with the Actuarial Science stream additionally offering ongoing support and payment toward professional actuarial board exam costs, vacation work, mentoring, networking opportunities, and guaranteed employment after graduation.
Where You Can Study
Sanlam does not publish a restricted list of universities. Applicants should be registered at, or accepted by, an accredited South African university offering actuarial science or IT-related qualifications.
About Sanlam
Sanlam is one of South Africa's oldest and largest financial services groups, providing life insurance, investment and wealth management products from its headquarters in Bellville, Cape Town. Registered in 1918, the com…
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- 2 Strand Road, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
- Phone
- +27 21 947 9111
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
South African citizens studying, or planning to study, full-time at an accredited South African university. For the Actuarial Science stream: either matriculants with a very strong Mathematics result (historically around 90%+) and overall academic average who plan to study actuarial science the following year, or current first-, second- or third-year actuarial science students maintaining strong academic performance. For the IT stream: students registered in an IT-related qualification.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there different Sanlam bursary streams?
Yes - Sanlam has run both an Actuarial Science bursary (for matriculants and current actuarial science students) and an Information Technology bursary in past cycles. Check Sanlam's careers site for which streams are open in a given year.
What does the bursary cover?
Tuition, accommodation, a book allowance and pocket money, plus - for the Actuarial Science stream - support toward professional board exam costs.
Is employment guaranteed after graduation?
Sanlam has advertised guaranteed employment for successful Actuarial Science bursars on completion of their studies, subject to the programme's terms.
When does the 2027 intake open?
The most recently published Sanlam Actuarial Science Bursary window closed 30 June 2026. As of August 2026, Sanlam had not yet published dates for a 2027 intake - check Sanlam's careers site closer to the start of the year.
How do I apply?
Online, via the Sanlam careers portal, attaching the required supporting documents.
