You're the change we want to invest in

We offer bursaries in the following fields of study:

• Business, Finance and Economics
• Technology and Computer Science 
• Engineering
• Healthcare (excluding medicine, dentistry and veterinary science)
• Psychology
• Education

Eligible applicants:

• Are South African citizens and under the age of 21 in 2027
• Plan to study full time at a South African university in one of the fields listed
• Meet the minimum entry requirements for their chosen course
• Have preferably achieved at least 70% in English and Mathematics or Sciences in Grade 11
• Maintain strong academic performance
• Show leadership potential
• Demonstrate financial need (typically a household income of less than R600 000 per year)*

*Where applicable, mitigating circumstances will be taken into account.

More than 3 500 learners applied for the 2026 Changeblazers programme – a powerful reflection of the courage and determination of young people across South Africa to shape their own futures.

Applications for the 2027 intake have officially opened. We encourage eligible students interested in applying to visit our bursary administrator at careerwise.co.za, click on ‘Apply for a bursary’, and follow the steps.

Please use NINETY ONE as your promo code.

• If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be notified and meet with Ninety One for interviews between October and December.
• If successful, you will get provisional acceptance by December.
• Final bursary awards will be confirmed once matric results are released in January.
• If you’d like to follow up on the status of your application, please contact Career Wise.
• Initial applications are processed, validated, and screened by Career Wise. Any confirmations, queries, or status updates should first be directed to Career Wise.