Old Mutual External Bursary Programme 2024 at Old Mutual South Africa

What the bursary covers

• The bursary covers tuition, study materials, meals, accommodation in residence and return flights home (if studying outside of your hometown). You will receive financial support for the full duration of your degree and students who achieve excellent grades will receive more incentives.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply you must meet the following requirements:

General:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric or currently be in Matric
• You must not have a post-Matric qualification
• You must be under the age of 21

For Actuarial Science:

• At least 80% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
• At least 60% for English HL or 70% for English FAL
• At least 70% for all your other subjects.

Must be studying/have applied at either:

• North-West University
• Stellenbosch University
• University of Cape Town
• University of Pretoria
• University of the Free-State
• University of the Witwatersrand
• You must be committed to qualifying as an actuary and work for the company after graduation.

For Chartered Accounting:

• At least 70% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
• At least 60% for English HL or 70% for English FAL
• At least 70% for all your other subjects.

Must be studying/have applied at either:

• Nelson Mandela University
• North-West University
• Rhodes University
• Stellenbosch University
• University of Cape Town
• University of Fort Hare
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
• University of Pretoria
• University of South Africa
• University of the Free State
• University of the Western Cape
• University of the Witwatersrand
• You must be committed to enter the Old Mutual CA Training Programme and work for the company after graduation.

Skills Required

• Strong Mathematical skills
• Initiative
• Result and Goal Orientation
• Readiness to Learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business interest and awareness
• Self-motivation and commitment
• Good communication skills (both written and spoken) 
• Organisational and time-management skills
• Leadership qualities
• Integrity and trustworthiness  
• Good interpersonal skills and a logical, creative mind
• Good judgement and decision-making skills

Education

• High School (Grade 11) (Required), High School (Grade 12)

Closing Date

01 August 2023