Sanlam IT Bursary Application for 2025

The Sanlam IT Bursary Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for Sanlam IT Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the Sanlam IT Bursary: Sanlam was founded in 1918 originally as a life insurance company, but over the years the company has evolved to become a diversified financial services business with a local and international footprint. The group provides individual and institutional clients with financial solutions across all market segments, through its business clusters, namely Sanlam Investments; Sanlam Emerging Markets; Sanlam Corporate; Sanlam Personal Finance and Santam.

Sanlam currently employs approximately 18 000 staff members, services over 10 million clients and is listed on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) as well as on the NSE (Namibian Stock Exchange).

The group operates throughout Africa (including South Africa; Swaziland; Zambia; Botswana; Namibia; Nigeria; Tanzania; Mozambique; Uganda; Kenya; Malawi; Ghana and Rwanda), as well as in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, India, with additional business interests in Australia, the USA and Philippines.

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Details of Sanlam IT Bursary Application 2025/2026

Sanlam is inviting students to apply for their Information Technology Bursary, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications:

Business Intelligence (BCom, BSc, BEng)
Computer Science (BCom, BSc, BTech)
Data Science (BCom, BSc, BEng)
Data Analytics (BCom, BSc, BEng)
Information Systems (BCom, BSc, BTech)
Information Technology (BCom, BSc, BTech)
Mathematics (BCom, BSc, BEng)
Statistics (BCom, BSc, BEng)

What Does Sanlam IT Bursary for 2025 Entail?

The bursary will provide cover the following expenses: tuition fees, accommodation, book allowance, travel allowance and pocket money.

Bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits:

Vacation work and networking opportunities with Sanlam staff
Mentoring and academic support from actuarial professionals at Sanlam
Guaranteed employment after graduation
Various rotation opportunities across a broad spectrum of disciplines

Sanlam IT Bursary Application Requirements for 2025

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

You must be currently in Matric
You must intend on studying towards one of the Information Technology degrees listed above, in 2025
You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics in Matric
You must have achieved a minimum “A” average in Matric
You must be passionate about technology, data, and innovation
You must have an innovative mindset and good problem-solving ability
You must embrace continuous learning
You must be able to manage deadlines and tasks from various stakeholders
You must hold a high value of client centricity and collaboration
You must be open to receive feedback for continuous personal growth

How to Apply for Sanlam IT Bursary for 2025

Applications must be submitted online at: Sanlam Bursary Application 2025

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with the online 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
Matric mid-year results
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, with focus on: academics, extra-mural activities and leadership skills
Short motivational letter to support your application (include answers to the following questions: Why are you considering Information Technology, data as part of your academic journey? In your own words can you describe what your ideal role or position looks like? Why do you believe you have what it takes to be successful in your studies? Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?)

Sanlam IT Bursary Application Closing Date for 2025

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