About FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar
FirstRand Limited was founded in 1970 by GT Ferreira, Laurie Dippenaar, and Paul Harris as a specialist investment bank. It operates with a portfolio of operating franchises including First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), Wesbank, and Ashburton Investments.
First National Bank (FNB) offers retail and commercial banking products and services such as mortgage loans, credit and debit cards, personal loans, investment products, as well as transactional and deposit-taking, card acquiring, credit facilities, and distribution channel services.
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is a financial services brand offering investment banking, fund management, corporate banking, and advisory services.
Wesbank provides quality asset finance and fleet management solutions to various market sectors, while Ashburton Investments offers investment management products and services.
FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship 2025-2026
FirstRand established its foundation in 1998 to uplift and improve the lives of people in need in South Africa. One of the foundation’s programs is the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship. The scholarship aims to provide South African citizens with the opportunity to study a postgraduate degree overseas.
The scholarship is open to South African citizens in any field at an international university of their choice. It has a value of R925,000 per annum. The successful applicant will be required to return to South Africa for at least five years after graduation.
Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered for the scholarship:
- Excellent academic performance
- Leadership skills
- Community involvement
- Applicants under 35 years of age will be given preference
- Applicants should already be accepted by an accredited educational institution
How to Apply and Application Details
- Register for an online account on the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship website.
- Visit the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship application page.
- Prepare and upload your Curriculum Vitae to your online profile.
Closing Date
Applications open on 16 December and close on 02 March 2025-2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Contact Details
Beth van Heerden Address: 4 Merchant Place Corner Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196 Post: PO Box 650149 Benmore, 2010 Tel: +27 11 282 1808 Email: firstrandpgscholarship@firstrand.co.za
