The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) is offering the ABSIP Bursary 2024, in partnership with STANLIB, to support historically disadvantaged students pursuing an Investment Management career-related qualification.
About the Bursary
The ABSIP Bursary Fund aims to address the shortage of black professionals in the investment and securities industry. Established in 1995, ABSIP is a highly influential organization in the Financial Sector transformation, affiliated with the Black Business Council.
Benefits of the Bursary
The bursary covers the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Book allowance (textbooks/course material)
- Laptop (based on financial need)
- Accommodation (preferably on campus)
- Stipend (based on financial need)
Area Covered
The bursary is available for studies towards an Investment Management career-related qualification in the following fields:
- Business Finance
- Economics
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Management
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be from a historically disadvantaged background
- Be Black (as defined by the B-BBEE Act)
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying or intend to study full-time at selected universities
- Have a strong academic record
- Have achieved a minimum average of 75% for core academic modules/subjects
- Intend to pursue a career within the Investment field
- Be in financial need
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted online at ABSIP Bursary Application 2024. Required documents include:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Academic Record/Transcripts (on institution’s letterhead)
- Quote or fee statement from the University (on institution’s letterhead)
- Motivational letter
- Parents or guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians’ proof of income
Contact Details
For queries, contact ABSIP directly:
Tel: 010 203 9025
Email: admin@absip.co.za
Closing Date
Closing date for this bursary is unavailable at the moment..
By providing this bursary, ABSIP aims to empower historically disadvantaged students to pursue a career in Investment Management, contributing to the transformation of the Financial Sector.