Sanlam IT Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SANLAM

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.
 

ABOUT THE SANLAM BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Sanlam is inviting students to apply for their Information Technology Bursary, for the 2024 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)

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 Sanlam Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE SANLAM BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OTHER BENEFITS

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

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANLAM 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 currently in Matric
  • You must intend on studying towards one of the Information Technology degrees listed above, in 2024
  • 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 THE SANLAM BURSARY

Applications must be submitted online at: Sanlam Bursary Application 2024

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

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?)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANLAM BURSARY

8 December 2023.
(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 Sanlam directly:
Head Office
Tel: 021 947 9111 / 0860 726 526
 

Please do NOT contact Sanlam 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 2023.

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.