Fairtree Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FAIRTREE

Fairtree is a top investment manager of alternative and long only investment portfolios, for clients across all global asset classes. The company was formed in 2003 and is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The companies investment professionals manage over R100 billion worth of asset classes, hedge funds, traditional unit trusts, and private equity.

The Fairtree group is made up of these 4 regulated entities: Fairtree Asset Management (Pty) Ltd; Fairtree Capital Hospitality; Fairtree Asset Management LLP and Fairtree Capital International IC Ltd.
 

ABOUT THE FAIRTREE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Fairtree is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2025 academic year.

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

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Investments

 

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MORE ABOUT THE FAIRTREE BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & RENEWAL

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: full university tuition, books, and more. Financial assistance will be based on available funding.

Bursary recipients may also be offered employment after graduation.

The bursary award is renewable each year, based on satisfactory academic performance. Students must reapply for funding each year.

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 Fairtree Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FAIRTREE 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 overall average of 65% in Matric
  • You must have excelled in English and two other subjects in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must be in need of financial assistance
  • You must be ambitious and committed to excelling in your field of study
  • Preference will be given to female students and students from a disadvantaged background

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FAIRTREE BURSARY

Download and complete the Fairtree Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)

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

Submit clear and certified copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the 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/ final results, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic records, including latest results, if currently studying
  • Proof of acceptance/ registration at an institution
  • Testimonial letter from a teacher or lecturer (read our tips on how to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Details of any non-academic achievements/ areas you have excelled in during Grade 11 & 12 outside of academics (such as extra-curricular awards and recognition)
  • List of all study-related expenses, including proof of tuition fees
  • Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: careers@fairtree.com
(Insert the words “Fairtree Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FAIRTREE BURSARY

25 November 2024.
(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 Fairtree directly:
Contact page: https://fairtree.com/contact-us-personal-investor-sa/
 

Please do NOT contact Fairtree 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 November 2024.

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.