{"id":2901,"date":"2022-06-28T13:39:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T13:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/south-african-actuaries-development-programme-bursary\/"},"modified":"2022-06-28T13:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T13:39:01","slug":"south-african-actuaries-development-programme-bursary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/south-african-actuaries-development-programme-bursary\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Actuaries Development Programme Bursary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABOUT_THE_COMPANY_%E2%80%93_SAADP\"\/>ABOUT THE COMPANY \u2013 SAADP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The South African Actuaries Development Programme (SAADP), established in 2003, was founded when it was identified that the South African economy lacked black actuarial skills. Previously chaired by Cyril Ramaphosa, the SAADP has since produced more than 200 Actuarial Science graduates.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is funded by various donors, including: First Rand Foundation; Deloitte; Discovery; Insight; Sasria SOC Limited; Bankseta and INSETA. The companies core values include: Proudly South African; Excellence; Integrity; Professionalism; Transparency; Gender-agnostic; Supportive and nurturing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABOUT_THE_BURSARY_PROGRAMME_%E2%80%93_FIELDS_COVERED_COVERAGE_VALUE\"\/>ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 FIELDS COVERED &amp; COVERAGE VALUE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>The SAADP bursary is aimed at students with strong academic records who are studying or intend on studying towards an\u00a0<strong>Actuarial Science<\/strong>\u00a0qualification. Bursaries are renewable dependent on academic performance.<\/p>\n<p>The bursary will cover the following expenses \u2013 tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation in residence, meals and a living allowance.<\/p>\n<p>Over and above the monetary coverage, students will also receive mentorship; additional tutorials; academic and social support from full time programme Managers located at the partner universities.<br \/>Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview, however SAADP will provide acknowledgement of receipt of all applications submitted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ELIGIBILITY_REQUIREMENTS\"\/>ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>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):<br \/><strong>Matric\/ Grade 12 students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently in Matric<\/li>\n<li>Have a strong academic record<\/li>\n<li>Achieving a minimum of 80%\/ level 7 for Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)<\/li>\n<li>Achieving a minimum of 80%\/ level 7 for Physical Science<\/li>\n<li>Achieving a minimum of 80%\/ level 7 for English<\/li>\n<li>Interested in studying Actuarial Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>University students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently studying towards an Actuarial Science qualification<\/li>\n<li>Achieved good academic results for your first\/ second\/ third year of studies<\/li>\n<li>Studying at one of the following institutes: University of Cape Town (UCT)\/ University of Pretoria (UP)\/ University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)<\/li>\n<li>If not studying at one of the above institutes, must have applied and been accepted to study Actuarial Science at one of the above universities<\/li>\n<li>From a previously disadvantaged background<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_APPLY_FOR_THE_BURSARY\"\/>HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Download and complete the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zabursaries.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SAADP-Bursary-Application-Form.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">SAADP Bursary Application Form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(.pdf)<br \/>Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory \u2013 if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):<br \/><strong>Matric\/ Grade 12 students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ID document (certified copy)<\/li>\n<li>Photo (passport sized)<\/li>\n<li>Grade 11 end of year results (certified copy of)<\/li>\n<li>Grade 12 mid-year results (certified copy of)<\/li>\n<li>National Benchmark Tests results (to be submitted by 31 August at the latest, via the fax number below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>University students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ID document (certified copy of)<\/li>\n<li>Latest academic record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:\u00a0<strong>applications@saadp.co.za<\/strong><br \/>(Insert the words \u201cSAADP Bursary Application \u2013 Your Full Name\u201d in the email subject line).<br \/>Faxed applications will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CLOSING_DATE\"\/>CLOSING DATE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>31 August 2018.<br \/>(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted \u2013 please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONTACT_THE_BURSARY_PROVIDER\"\/>CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the SAADP directly:<br \/>Tel: 011 642 2202<br \/>Fax: 011 486 1859 \/ 086 635 2372<br \/>Email: applications@saadp.co.za<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 ABOUT THE COMPANY \u2013 SAADP The South African Actuaries Development Programme (SAADP), established in 2003, was founded when it was identified that the South African economy lacked black actuarial skills. 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