Investec: Scholarships 2025

Investec is pleased to invite South African students to apply for its Scholarship Programme for the 2025 academic year.

Application Closing: 30 September 2024

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (up to Honours) studies towards a Technology-related qualification, specifically the following degrees:

• Business Computing (BSc / BS)
• Computer Engineering (BSc / BS)
• Computer Science (BSc / BS / BBusSc)
• Data Science (BBusSc)
• Informatics (BCom)
• Information Systems (BBusSc / BCom)
• and all equivalent Technology and Engineering degrees

The scholarship will be awarded to high-performing students who are driven and out-of-the-ordinary thinkers – financial criteria will not be considered.

Scholars will have access to Investec’s Tech Graduate Programme, as well as an opportunity to join Investec early on in their educational and career journey in technology. Scholars will be mentored throughout their studies, and have the chance to participate in Investec exposure events, annual hackathon, work readiness programmes and other exciting tech-related initiatives.
 

Requirements

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 have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a Technology-related degree qualification, in one of the fields listed above
• You must be entering 2nd year to Honours or final year, in 2025
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be a top-performing student
• Preference will be given to EE candidates and South African Citizens

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at: Investec Tech Scholarship Application 2025

Applicants must read the StudyTrust bursary instructions page before applying.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts (certified copy)