Investec, founded in 1974 by 3 co-founders, namely Ian Kantor; Errol Grolman and Larry Nestadt, is a global asset management and specialist banking group. The company serves a client base across 3 countries (South Africa; Australia and the United Kingdom) with various financial products and services.
Investec, listed on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) and the LSE (London Stock Exchange), employs over 9000 staff members worldwide. The company has banking operations in the United States; Canada; Switzerland; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Guernsey; Jersey; Botswana; Namibia and Mauritius
The banks services include: Investment Banking; Private Banking; and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
ABOUT THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY PROGRAMME
Investec is inviting high school students to apply for the High School Bursary Programme, for the 2024 academic year. The bursary is open to students entering Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 in 2024.
The purpose of the programme is to encourage the youth of South Africa to further their studies, which will hopefully result if them positively contributing to the economy, as well as the development of the country and becoming active participants of society.
In 2019, Investec provided 46 bursaries via the High School Bursary Programme and each year the company award bursaries to deserving youth.
Please note: students are NOT guaranteed a bursary if they meet all the requirements – it is a competitive award and there are a limited amount of bursaries available.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL 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 entering Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12 in 2024
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must shown good academic potential in Mathematics and Accounting or Science
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for all subjects
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English
- You must have proven financial need
- You must be enrolled at your school for at least 1 year (students will continue studying at their current school, they will not move schools)
- Your school must meets the following criteria:
- The school must have a minimum 90% Matric pass rate
- The school must have a minimum of 80% of Matric’s qualifying for university entrance
- The school must have a minimum of 75% of their students doing Pure Mathematics as a subject
- The school must have a minimum of 50% of their students achieving at least 75% for Pure Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
- The school must have a minimum of 80% of their students achieving at least 50% for English
- The school must have a good supportive environment that supports students holistically
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY
Students who meet the eligibility criteria, can request an application form by emailing: [email protected]
(Insert the words “Investec High School Bursary Application Request” in the email subject line).
Please note that it may take a few days to receive the application form via email, due to the high email volume.
Students may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with their application (note: this is only a guideline – the final list of required documents will be supplied to you with the application form):
- ID document (certified copy)
- 2021 mid-year and final results/ report (on school letterhead)
- 2024 mid-year results/ report (on school letterhead)
- Testimonial by education official (to be completed on the application form)
- Testimonial by a community leader (someone who is a significant figure in the community: religious leader, sports coach, team captain or music teacher) (to be completed on the application form)
- Essay about your life (further information can be found on the application form)
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, latest financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA or pension grant if applicable, death certificate if deceased, divorce certificate if divorced, sworn statement from one parent if seperated)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE INVESTEC HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY
31 August.
(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 Investec directly:
High School Bursary Team
Email: [email protected]