Part of Sanlam’s commitment to our trade is recognising that for one to be a master in their trade, support is a key ingredient.
That is why they offer bursaries to scholars who have enrolled to study Actuarial Science in 2025 as well as current students in their 1st/2nd/3rd year of Actuarial Science studies.
Candidate Requirements
- Current full time Actuarial Science students (SA citizens and non-SA citizens) who are in their 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of studies or school leavers wanting to study Actuarial Studies.
- Good academic record
Bursary Inclusion
- Tuition and accommodation fees
- Allowances for books, travel and pocket money
- Mentoring and academic support from Sanlam actuarial professionals
- Vacation work and networking opportunities with Sanlam staff
Submit the following along with application:
Undergraduate studies
- Academic results:
- Full academic transcripts
- Proof of registration and/or Fee Statement
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of ID/passport or valid study visa
- Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
- A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
- In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
- Why do you want to study actuarial science?
- Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
- Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
- If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?
School leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2025
- Academic results:
- Final 2023 Grade 11 results
- Grade 12 mid-year 2024 results
- NBT results
- Final grade 12 results may be used as determining factor
- An above 90% score in Mathematics and an overall A aggregate
- Comprehensive CV focussing on academics, extra-mural activities and leadership skills
- A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
- In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
- Why do you want to study actuarial science?
- Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
- Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
- If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?
How to Apply