Exness Fintech Scholarship South Africa 2026 — Exness, a leading global multi-asset broker, invites students to apply for their Fintech scholarship programme for the 2026 academic year. This scholarship was made possible by Exness’ partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), the country’s leading tertiary educational institution. Scholarships will be awarded for Masters degree studies at UCT in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Distributed Ledger Technology, Financial Engineering, Machine Learning, and Mathematics. The scholarship plans to aid deserving, underprivileged South African students in becoming future leaders within their chosen field of study.
About Exness
Exness is a leading global multi-asset broker, utilizing a combination of technology and ethics to create an optimal market for traders, thus raising the industry benchmark. The company’s ethics and vision stems from its goal of offering clients a frictionless trading experience by revitalizing the financial market experience.
Exness prides itself on its identity and commitment to the two worlds of technology and ethics, as well as its client base with over 600,000 active traders (many of which are from South Africa and the broader African region). To date, Exness’ records are close to $5 trillion in monthly trading volume, setting its focus on strategic expansion over the world.
Partner Institution: University of Cape Town (UCT) • Study Level: Masters Degree • Academic Year: 2026
Fields Covered
Scholarships will be awarded for Masters degree studies at UCT, within any of the following fields:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
- Financial Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Mathematics
The scholarship award plans to aid deserving, underprivileged South African students in becoming the future leaders within their chosen field of study. Through this, Exness hopes to provide these students with the necessary support and funding needed to complete their studies and earn a Master’s Degree.
Expenses Covered by Exness Fintech Scholarship South Africa 2026
- Full tuition fees
- Full or partial cover for living expenses, depending on the financial need of the student
Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Eligibility Requirements for Exness Fintech Scholarship South Africa 2026
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):
- South African citizens (international students may also apply)
- You must have been accepted to study at University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2026
- You must have been accepted to study towards a Masters degree, in one of the Computer Science or Mathematics qualifications listed above
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
- You must have a gross family income of NOT more than R350,000 per annum (to qualify for 100% scholarship) OR you must have a gross family income of between R350,001 and R800,000 per annum (to qualify for 75% scholarship)
- You must be hardworking and dedicated
How to Apply for Exness Fintech Scholarship South Africa 2026
Application Method: Email your application to UCT.
Email address: pgfunding@uct.ac.za
Email subject line: “Exness Fintech Scholarship in South Africa”
Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
⏰ Closing Date: 14 March 2026
Required Documents
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Academic transcripts
- UCT acceptance letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter to support your application and stating your household income (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Contact
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact Exness directly:
- Email: scholarships@exness.com
Programme Details
- Company: Exness
- Partner Institution: University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Scholarship Name: Exness Fintech Scholarship
- Academic Year: 2026
- Study Level: Masters Degree
- Fields: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Distributed Ledger Technology, Financial Engineering, Machine Learning, Mathematics
- Coverage: Full tuition + full/partial living expenses (based on financial need)
- Academic Requirement: Minimum 70% overall average
- Income Criteria: Up to R350,000 (100% scholarship) or R350,001-R800,000 (75% scholarship)
- Application Method: Email to pgfunding@uct.ac.za
- Closing Date: 14 March 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Exness Fintech Scholarship?
A scholarship programme for Masters degree studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for the 2026 academic year, made possible by Exness’ partnership with UCT. It covers full tuition and full or partial living expenses for students in AI, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, DLT, Financial Engineering, Machine Learning, and Mathematics.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
South African citizens (international students may also apply) who have been accepted to study a Masters degree at UCT in 2026 in the specified fields, with a minimum 70% average. Family income determines scholarship level: up to R350,000 (100% scholarship) or R350,001-R800,000 (75% scholarship).
3. What fields of study are covered?
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Financial Engineering, Machine Learning, and Mathematics.
4. What does the scholarship cover?
Full tuition fees, plus full or partial cover for living expenses depending on the student’s financial need.
5. What are the income criteria?
Gross family income of NOT more than R350,000 per annum qualifies for 100% scholarship. Gross family income between R350,001 and R800,000 per annum qualifies for 75% scholarship.
6. What documents are required?
Academic transcripts, UCT acceptance letter, CV, and motivational letter stating your household income.
7. Is there an application form?
No, there is no application form. Students need only submit the required documents via email.
8. How do I apply?
Email your documents to pgfunding@uct.ac.za with the subject line “Exness Fintech Scholarship in South Africa” before the closing date of 14 March 2026.
9. When will I know if my application is successful?
Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. If you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
10. Who can I contact for more information?
For queries, contact Exness directly at scholarships@exness.com. For more fintech and technology scholarships, explore our fintech scholarships database or check UCT bursaries.
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Exness & University of Cape Town
Fintech Scholarship 2026 • Masters Programme
Supporting Future Tech Leaders • Empowering Underprivileged Students