Ninety One: Bursaries 2026

Ninety One is inviting students to apply for the Changeblazer Bursary Programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Fields of study:

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

• Business,
• Finance
• Economics
• Education (Mathematics and Science)
• Engineering
• Healthcare (excluding: Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Science)
• Technology / Computer Science
• Psychology

What the Bursary Covers:

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.

Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be under 21 years old in 2026
• You must be currently in Grade 12 / 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