About Ninety One
Ninety one SA Ltd, previously known as Investec Asset Management is a financial service provider in South Africa. The company was founded in the year 1991 and was renamed in 2020. They offer financial strategies across equities, multi-asset, fixed income, and such alternatives to their customers all around the world.
This 3-decade old company is now listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom. The culture of Ninety One reflects the ambition and care at the same time. They strive to become the best in their field without compromising the spirit of humanity.
Their bursary programs are proof that they want to invest in young talent and assist them to achieve their life goals.
About The Ninety One Changeblazers Undergraduate Bursary 2024
Through their bursary program, Ninety One is trying to aid the young talents of the nation who lack financial capabilities. They want to encourage and support those individuals who have big ambitions and want to soar high in their careers.
Ninety One aims to attract passionate individuals from several fields and provide them with the necessary means to pursue their education. Their bursary is open to Matriculant students for the year 2024 who wish to study in one of the following fields.
Business and Financial
Education (Mathematics and Science)
Engineering
Technology & Computer Science
Healthcare studies (excluding medicine, dentistry, veterinary science)
Psychology
Coverage:
Under this bursary program, the following expenses will be covered on behalf of the selected candidates:
Full tuition fees
Study materials
Accommodation
Meals
The right to assess, accept and select candidates for Ninety One bursary rests with CareerWise. Selected candidates will be required to attend an interview round after which the final selection will be made.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the scholarship, you must meet the eligibility criteria. CareerWise receives thousands of applications every year. And only a handful of them are selected for the Changeblazers bursary.
One of the first things they check is eligibility, i.e., if the candidate is qualified for the bursary programme.
Here are the eligibility requirements for the Ninety One Changeblazer bursary 2024:
Students must be South African citizens
One must be under the age of 21 years old in 2024
Students should have completed Matric or be in Matric
Students should be willing to pursue a career in the above-mentioned fields
Applicants must study at one of the recognized Universities in South Africa
One must be beginning their first year at University in 2024
Students must prove their financial disability (family income of less thanR600 000 per annum)
One must be excellent at academics
One should possess strong leadership qualities
Students should fulfill the minimum entry requirements in their chosen field of study
A minimum overall average grade of 70%/level 6 is required in English and Mathematics or Sciences in grade 11
Apply only if you meet all the eligibility requirements.
How To Apply?
Eligible candidates should move forward with the application process. The process is rather quick and straightforward. Here are the steps involved in applying for the Ninety One Changeblazers bursary 2024:
Create An Online Account
To apply for the bursary, you must create an online account at the CareerWise portal. You can access it here or navigate to their website.
To create an account, you’d have to provide basic information like name, ID number, email address, cellphone number, gender, among other things.
Fill Out The Online Form
Once your account is created, log in to your account and fill out the online application form. You’re not required to download it. Just fill out the details on the portal itself and submit.
The form asks you certain questions about yourself and your academic qualification. It’s important to answer all the questions unless otherwise specified.
Submit Necessary Documents
The final step is to submit relevant documents. These are used to verify the details you’ve provided in the form. Here’s a list of documents you need to scan and upload:
ID Cards
Grade 11 final results
Matriculation results
Proof of registration or acceptance at the university you want to study for 2022
Proof of household income (recent payslips if parents are employed. Otherwise submit an affidavit if unemployed)
Upload the form and the documents once completed.
Closing Date
The final date to send in your application is 31 July 2023. Applications submitted after this post on this date will not be accepted.
Contact Details
To get in touch with the bursary provider, contact the following:
Telephone – 086 100 7787 / 011 258 4464
Email – info@careerwise.co.za
Let me know if you need assistance.