Ninety One Changeblazers Undergraduate Bursary 2026-2027

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About Ninety One:

Ninety One SA Ltd, previously known as Investec Asset Management, is a financial services provider in South Africa. Founded in 1991 and renamed in 2020, the company offers financial strategies across equities, multi-asset, fixed income, and alternatives to clients worldwide. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom, Ninety One combines ambition with care in its corporate culture. The company’s bursary programs demonstrate their commitment to investing in young talent and helping them achieve their life goals.

About The Ninety One Changeblazers Undergraduate Bursary 2026-2027:

The Ninety One Changeblazers Undergraduate Bursary program aims to support financially disadvantaged young talents in South Africa who aspire to achieve their career goals. The bursary is open to Matriculant students for the year 2026-2027 who wish to study in various fields, including Business and Financial studies, Education (Mathematics and Science), Engineering, Technology & Computer Science, Healthcare studies (excluding medicine, dentistry, veterinary science), and Psychology.

Coverage:

Selected candidates for the Changeblazers bursary will have the following expenses covered:

Full tuition fees
Study materials
Accommodation
Meals

The selection process is managed by CareerWise, and candidates will be required to attend an interview after the initial application stage.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Ninety One Changeblazers bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

South African citizenship
Age under 21 years old in 2026-2027
Completed Matric or currently in Matric
Intending to pursue a career in the specified fields
Admitted to a recognized South African university for their first year of study in 2026-2027
Proven financial need (family income of less than R600,000 per annum)
Strong academic performance
Leadership qualities
Fulfilling the minimum entry requirements for their chosen field of study
Minimum overall average grade of 70%/level 6 in English and Mathematics or Sciences in grade 11

How To Apply:

To apply for the Ninety One Changeblazers bursary, follow these steps:

Create an online account on the CareerWise portal.
Log in to your account and fill out the online application form.
Submit the required documents for verification, including ID cards, grade 11 results, matriculation results, proof of university registration or acceptance, and proof of household income.
Submit the form and documents through the portal.