Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary South Africa 2026

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.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for thebursary(please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must NOT be older than 25 years of ageYou 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 GautengYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou 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 AfricaYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for Matric mid-year resultsYou must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for your most recent results, if currently studyingYou must an unemployedYou must be in financial needYou must have proven excellent academic performanceApplicants living with a disability are encouraged to apply

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Applications must be submitted ineitherof the following ways (please only apply via 1 method): Online Application:Complete thePIC Bursary Application 2026ORPhysical Application:Complete thePIC Bursary Application 2026 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 studyingProof of preliminary/ acceptance from a recognised institutionParents 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 signedConsent 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.