Santam Bursary Programme 2026

Apply for Santam's 2026 bursary in insurance, agriculture, analytics, and more. Full funding, mentorship, and career support included.

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🎓 About the Programme

The Santam Bursary Programme, part of the Skills Development Academy, is designed to grow top talent in the short-term insurance and agricultural sectors. It supports students in technical and scarce-skill fields, building a pipeline of industry-ready graduates with leadership potential.

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📚 Fields of Study

Apply if you’re pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor’s, or Honours degree in:

• Actuarial Science, Statistics, Data Analytics/Sciences
• Agriculture (Crop Production, Plant & Soil Science)
• Civil, Geomatics, Mechanical Engineering
• Construction
• Insurance, Risk Management, Technical Accounting
• Finance, Economics, Mathematics

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💼 What the Bursary Covers

✔ Tuition & registration fees
✔ Accommodation (including deposits/admin)
✔ Books & digital learning material
✔ Laptop
✔ Monthly stipend
✔ Travel/transport allowance

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✅ Who Should Apply

• South African citizens
• 2nd, 3rd, final-year undergraduates or Honours/postgrad students in 2026
• Minimum 65% average in latest exams
• Strong motivation for a career in insurance, agriculture, or finance

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🌱 Agriculture-Focused Bursars Will Receive:

• Structured career journey & mentoring
• Vacation work & graduate programme inclusion
• Exposure to underwriting, relationship management, and client engagement
• Access to conferences and industry events

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🧠 Core Competencies Sought

• Excellent communication & people skills
• Multilingual (preferred)
• Self-driven, assertive, customer-focused
• Critical thinker & agile learner

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📅 Apply Here

🗓️ Application period: 1 May – 30 September 2025
🌐 Apply via StudyTrust’s online platform

📌 Only South African citizens are eligible. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.