2018 Bursary Applications At PIC Are Open

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The PIC has a bursary programme that identifies previously disadvantaged learners from designated groups with academic potential who want to study.

2018 Bursary Applications At PIC Are Open

Candidates that show an innovative business potential that can prove they need financial support will be considered for these bursaries.

Bursaries Available:

Students who intend studying in the following fields should apply:

  • Listed Investments (JSE Listed Companies)
  • Unlisted Investments (Impact Investing, Private Equity, Structured Investments Products and Asset Management (Properties))
  • Information Technology
  • Research and Projects Development (Fund of Funds)
  • Legal
  • Finance (Corporate and Investment Finance)
  • Human Resources

 

 

Vacation Work:

Vacation work and Internship/Learnership programmes are available for bursary holders and unemployed youth during June/July or December/January periods.

Application Criteria:

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Preference will be given to applicants in Grade 12 or already registered at an accredited Institute of Higher Learning in South Africa, at under-graduate level (NQF 6 and 7)
  • Preference will be given to applicants under the age of 35 years
  • Be in financial need (Household income must be less than R600 000 per annum )
  • Academic achievement will be considered
  • Be a full time student and an unemployed youth

 

Bursary Application Instructions:

  • All compulsory fields (*) must be completed
  • All supporting documents must be certified (certified copies must not be older than 3 months at submission date)
  • The application form must be signed by the applicant and Parent/Guardian in the case of minors
  • Incomplete application forms and/or falsified, uncertified, invalid documentation will not be considered

 

Supporting Documents Checklist:

  • Completed application form
  • A copy of a valid RSA identity document
  • Proof of disability (medical certificate)
  • Proof of monthly household income and dependants
  • Academic transcripts (if currently enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution)
  • Matric Certificate (or Grade 11 and June results if currently in Grade 12)
  • Copy of signed student loan agreement (if applicable)
  • Preliminary acceptance letter(s) from an accredited tertiary institution
  • Tax/ Pro-forma invoice indicating fees payable (tuition, books, learning institution accredited accommodation and meals)

 

Bursary Terms:

  • The bursary is awarded for the full academic period at a single academic institution
  • The bursary amount awarded will be at the sole discretion of the PIC Bursary Committee as determined by the approved threshold

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