Fairtree Bursary 2025-2026
About Fairtree:
Fairtree is a leading investment manager specializing in alternative and long-only investment portfolios across global asset classes. The company was established in 2003 and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Their team of investment professionals manages a portfolio of over R100 billion, encompassing hedge funds, traditional unit trusts, and private equity investments.
The Fairtree Group consists of four regulated entities: Fairtree Asset Management (Pty) Ltd, Fairtree Capital Hospitality, Fairtree Asset Management LLP, and Fairtree Capital International IC Ltd.
About the Fairtree Bursary Program:
Fairtree is offering bursaries for the 2025-2026 academic year. These bursaries are available for students pursuing studies in various fields, including:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Business Economics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Investments
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Bursary Conditions:
- The bursary will cover the full academic period at the selected academic institution.
- Bursary recipients are not allowed to change their course of study without written consent from Fairtree.
- Recipients must maintain a minimum overall average of 60% throughout their studies and provide regular reports/transcripts.
- A bursary agreement must be signed with Fairtree, outlining further terms and conditions.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Fairtree Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizenship
- Pursuing a qualification in one of the specified fields of study
- Studying or intending to study at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution
How to Apply:
To apply for the Fairtree Bursary, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Fairtree Bursary Application Form 2025-2026.
- In the field asking how you heard about the Fairtree Bursary, enter “Uni24.co.za.”
- Obtain clear and certified copies of the following supporting documents (compulsory for application):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Latest results or 2025-2026 first-semester results (if currently in your 1st year of study) (certified copy)
- Full academic report for completed studies (certified copy)
- Proof of acceptance/preliminary acceptance for 2025-2026 studies (certified copy)
- Proof of parents/guardians’ income (various documents based on employment status) (certified copy)
- Visit the WeTransfer website.
- Upload your completed application form and supporting documents.
- In the “email to” field, enter “navigate@fairtree.com.”
- In the “your email” field, enter your email address.
- In the “title” field, enter “Fairtree Bursary 2025-2026 – your surname and name.”
- Select “Transfer” to submit your application.
Closing Date:
The closing date for the Fairtree Bursary application is 11 November 2025-2026, at 16:00. Ensure that your application is submitted before this deadline, as late applications will not be accepted.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries related to the Fairtree Bursary program, please contact Fairtree via email at navigate@fairtree.com.
