Sanlam: Bursaries 2024

Are you a Grade 12 student with a passion for technology, data, and innovation? Sanlam, a purpose-led leading non-bank financial institution, has an amazing opportunity just for you. Apply for the 2024 SGT Information Technology Bursary.

Fields of study:

We are looking for school leaving learners who intend to enrol fulltime for one of the Information Technology degrees below in South Africa for 2024:

• Technology degrees such as BCom, BSc, BTech in the domains of Information Technology / Information Systems / Computer Science
• Degrees such as BCom, BSc, BEng, in the domains of Data Science / Data Analytics / Business Intelligence, or Statistics / Mathematics

What do we offer?

• Tuition and accommodation fees
• Allowances for books, travel and pocket money
• Mentoring and academic support from Sanlam Information Technology professionals
• Vacation work and networking opportunities with Sanlam staff
• Guaranteed employment after completion of studies, an opportunity to build a career at Sanlam Head Office in Bellville
• Gain access to opportunities across a diverse set of capabilities, propositions and geographies

What do we require?

• 70% and above score in Mathematics and an overall A aggregate supported by submission of:

1. Final 2022 Grade 11 results
2. Grade 12 mid-year 2023 results
3. Final grade 12 results may be used as a final deciding factor for consideration

• Comprehensive CV focusing on academics, extra-mural activities and leadership skills
• A short motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:

1. Why are you considering Information Technology, data as part of your academic journey?
2. In your own words can you describe what your ideal role or position looks like?
3. Why do you believe you have what it takes to be successful in your studies?
4. Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?