Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary South Africa 2026

 

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 2026 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

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 have been born in and be residing in these provinces: Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo, Free State or Gauteng
  • 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 (the bursary does NOT cover postgraduate studies)
  • You must be pursuing your first undergraduate qualification (the bursary does NOT cover second undergraduate qualifications)
  • You must be admitted (registered or accepted) to study at a Public Accredited Institution of Higher Learning in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for Matric mid-year results
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for your most recent results, if currently studying
  • You must an unemployed
  • You must be in financial need
  • You must have proven excellent academic performance
  • Applicants living with a disability are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PIC BURSARY

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways (please only apply via 1 method):

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

After completing either of the above application forms, submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation via email to: bursaryapplications@pic.gov.za
(Insert the following in the email subject line: Your full name and surname).

Note: submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric June results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying
  • Proof of preliminary/ acceptance from a recognised institution
  • 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)
  • If disabled: proof of disability (medical certificate)
  • Students under 18 years old: completed and signed Consent Form (.pdf) by parents/ legal guardians

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

31 October 2025.
(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 October 2025.

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.