Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Open
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- Field of Study
- Study Level
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Entering Grade 10, 11, or 12 in the coming academic year
- Strong results in Pure Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting, and English
- Demonstrated financial need
- Attending a school with at least a 90% matric pass rate and 80% university entrance rate
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of the learner's ID document
- Most recent school report
- Proof of household income, for the financial need assessment
About Investec High School Bursary
Investec funds high-achieving learners from Grade 10 to Grade 12 who show strong financial need. The bank created this bursary to open doors for talented students who might otherwise struggle to complete school.
Unlike most bursaries on this site, Investec's programme supports high school study rather than university or college. The bank sees this as an early investment, helping strong learners reach matric with the results they need for further study or a career.
Funding Details
Because the bursary supports high school learners, benefits typically cover school fees and related costs for Grade 10 to Grade 12. This removes a major financial barrier for families who might otherwise struggle to keep a strong learner in school.
Beyond direct financial support, being part of Investec's bursary community can open doors to further opportunities, including the bank's tertiary-level bursary programmes once a learner completes matric.
Where You Can Study
Because this is a high school bursary, it does not fund a specific university or course. Instead, Investec considers the school a learner attends as part of its selection process.
Schools with strong matric pass rates and solid university entrance results carry more weight during the review, specifically a minimum 90% matric pass rate, 80% university entrance rate, and at least 75% of learners scoring above 50% in Pure Maths.
About Investec
Investec is a specialist bank and wealth manager operating in South Africa and the United Kingdom, with a strong focus on banking, investment, and wealth management services. Unlike many corporate bursary providers, Inve…
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- 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
- Phone
- +27 11 286 7000
- Online.Queries@investec.co.za
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The programme looks closely at results in Pure Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting, and English. Because of this, learners with strong marks in these subjects stand the best chance of selection, even if they have not yet decided on a specific career path.
Investec prioritises learners who show clear academic potential alongside genuine financial need, rather than focusing on a single intended field of study. This makes the bursary a good fit for strong all-round learners planning to keep their options open.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bursary fund university study?
No - Investec's programme supports high school learners in Grade 10 to Grade 12 only, not university or college study.
What subjects matter most for selection?
Strong results in Pure Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting, and English carry the most weight, even if you haven't decided on a specific career path yet.
Does my school matter for my application?
Yes - Investec considers the school you attend as part of selection, favouring schools with at least a 90% matric pass rate and an 80% university entrance rate.
Do I need to show financial need?
Yes - demonstrated financial need is a core eligibility requirement alongside strong academic results.
What does the bursary cover?
School fees and related costs for Grade 10 to Grade 12, removing a major financial barrier for families of strong learners.
Can I apply in any of Grade 10, 11, or 12?
Yes - the bursary is open to learners entering Grade 10, 11, or 12 in the coming academic year.
What happens after I finish matric?
Because this is a high school bursary, it does not fund university or college study - being part of the programme can still open doors through the networks and support it provides, but you'll need to apply separately for tertiary funding.
When do applications close?
Check the Key Facts box at the top of this page - closing dates are updated each cycle.
