Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC)

The Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd (PIC) is under ownership of the South African Government and is the only South African investment management company, whose focus is solely on the public sector.

The PIC Bursary Programme was established in 2017, with the aim of providing funding to academically performing and financially deserving students. The bursary aims to assist and close the gap in tertiary education funding, and provide under-graduate study funding assistance to unemployed youth registered for full time studies at Accredited Higher Learning Institutions, within South Africa.

The Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd (PIC) is passionate about contributing to the community in which it operates and since the bursary programme was formed, it has funded over 300 students across various fields of study.
 

ABOUT THE PIC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

  • Accounting and Accounting Science (CA stream)
  • Actuarial Science
  • Applied Development Economics
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Computer Science
  • Economics and Mathematical Science
  • Finance / Financial Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Information Management / Information Systems / Information Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Investment Management
  • Law (LLB)
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Research
  • Risk Management

 

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MORE ABOUT THE PIC BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, OTHER BENEFITS & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation within the institution and a meal allowance.

Bursary recipients will also have the opportunity to apply for and participate in the following programmes: Vacation-work Intern programme, Graduate Development Programmes and Workplace Readiness Programme.

Successful candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the PIC Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PIC BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must NOT be older than 25 years of age
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields listed above
  • You must be registered to study at a Public Accredited Institution of Higher Learning in South Africa
  • You must be pursuing your first undergraduate qualification (the bursary does NOT cover second undergraduate qualifications or postgraduate qualifications)
  • You must an unemployed
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must have proven excellent academic performance
  • Preference will be given to candidates living with a disability
  • Preference will be given to Matriculants who achieved a minimum of 60% pass on each subject
  • Preference will be given to undergraduate students who achieved a minimum of 60% pass in each module and overall average of the most recent results

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PIC BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: PIC Bursary Application 2024

Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the PIC bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of preliminary acceptance or registration for 2024 academic year (certified copy)
  • Signed student study loan agreement or contract, if applicable (certified copy)
  • Quotation from the institution (tuition, books, learning institution accredited accommodation and meals) (certified copy)
  • Proof of disability, if applicable (medical certificate) (certified copy)
  • Parents or guardians proof of monthly household income and dependants (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, affidavit stating annual income if self-employed, death certificate if deceased, SASSA letter if receiving a grant, court letter stating child support amount if parents are divorced, affidavit from parent stating child support amount received if parents are separated) (certified copy)

Note: documents must have been certified within the last 3 months. Application forms must be signed by the applicant, or by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years old.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE PIC BURSARY

30 September 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) directly:
Email: bursaryapplications@pic.gov.za
Ensure that you include your contact details when submitting an enquiry, so that PIC can get back to you.
 

Please do NOT contact the PIC if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in August 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.