Public Investment Corporation (PIC): Bursaries 2026
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2026 academic year. This opportunity is aimed at supporting undergraduate studies in key fields.
Fields of Study
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the PIC bursary, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens not older than 25 years.
- Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Be studying or intend to study full-time for an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields.
- Pursue their first undergraduate qualification.
- Be admitted to a Public Accredited Institution of Higher Learning in South Africa.
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for Matric mid-year results.
- Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for the most recent results if currently studying.
- Be unemployed and in financial need.
- Have demonstrated excellent academic performance.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
