ABSA is inviting students to apply for the BMI Bursary (Business, Mathematics, and Informatics), for studies at North-West University (Potchefstroom or Vaal Campus). Each year, ABSA invites students to apply for the BMI Bursary Programme, with the aim of providing candidates with the necessary financial aid to help them complete their studies and establish a career. For the 2022, 5 Grade 12 students will be awarded a bursary.
The bursary programme is open to students who have enrolled in either of these qualifications:
- Actuarial Sciences
- Business Analytics/ Data Science
- Financial Mathematics
- Quantitative Risk Management
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MORE ABOUT THE ABSA BMI BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and laptop.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABSA BMI BURSARY
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 a South African Citizen
- You must be currently in Matric OR have completed Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for English in Grade 11
- You must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Mathematics in Grade 11
- You must be enrolled to study towards one of the aforementioned qualifications
- You must be enrolled to study at North-West University (Potchefstroom or Vaal Campus)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ABSA BMI BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
ABSA BMI Bursary Application
You may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 final results (certified copy)
- Most recent Matric results, if possible (certified copy)
- Motivational letter stating why you should be selected to receive the bursary award (maximum of 1 page)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ABSA BMI BURSARY
30 June 2021.
(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 ABSA directly:
Head Office
Tel: 011 350 4000