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Discovery Bursary Programme

Discovery Limited

Bursary Type

Full Bursary

Full tuition + R6,000/month living allowance

Discovery offers a high-value bursary for actuarial science, statistics, data science, and finance students. Merit-based with no financial need requirement.

What's covered

🎓Tuition💵Living Allowance📚Books💼Vacation Work

Full tuition, books, living allowance, and vacation employment

Closes in 2 days

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Eligibility at a Glance

Fields of Study

📐 Actuarial 📏 Statistics 💰 Finance 💻 Computer Sci 📈 Data Science 📊 Accounting

Study Level

UndergradHonours

Available In

All Provinces (Nationwide)

Quick Facts

Workback requiredYes

Financial need requiredNo

NSFAS compatibleNo

Disability friendlyNo

SA citizenship requiredYes

Min academic average75%

About This Bursary

Discovery Bursary

Discovery is one of South Africa's leading financial services companies (Discovery Health, Discovery Bank, Vitality). Their bursary programme targets highly talented quantitative students.

This is a **merit-based bursary** — financial need is not a requirement, making it accessible to middle-income students who may not qualify for need-based programmes.

Bursary benefits:

Full tuition

Living allowance (one of the highest in the private sector)

Books

Vacation employment with Discovery (gaining real-world actuarial/data experience)

Mentorship from senior Discovery professionals

Target Students

Discovery actively recruits top actuarial science, data science, and statistics students from across South Africa.

Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen
Studying actuarial science, statistics, data science, finance, or computer science
Very strong academic record (75%+ average)
Interest in insurance, health, or financial services
Financial need NOT required (merit-based)

How to Apply

1Visit discovery.co.za/careers or LinkedIn
2Find the bursary programme listing
3Apply online with academic transcripts
4Assessment centre and interview for shortlisted candidates

Required Documents

SA ID
Matric results
Academic transcripts
Motivational letter
CV

✅ Application readiness

5 required documents for this bursary

Tip: manage your full checklist on the bursary finder before applying to Discovery Bursary Programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Discovery bursary for actuarial students only?

No, Discovery bursaries are also available for data science, statistics, computer science, and finance students.

Do I need financial need to apply for the Discovery bursary?

No, the Discovery bursary is merit-based. You don't need to demonstrate financial need, but you need an excellent academic record.

Ready to Apply?

Applications are currently open. Visit the official website for the latest requirements and deadlines.

Apply on Discovery Limited Website

All bursary applications are free. Never pay to apply.

Bursary Summary

ProviderDiscovery Limited

ValueFull tuition + R6,000/month living allowance

Deadline2d left

Min average75%

WorkbackRequired

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