Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

About the Santam Bursary Programme

Santam is a leading general insurer in South Africa with a market share of less than 24%. It has 108 years of standing and provides a diverse range of general insurance products and services to individuals, commercial and corporate markets. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, and selected emerging markets through a network of intermediaries, direct and partnership channels.

The Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 was established as part of its Skills Development Academy, with the aim of building a stream of talented young individuals needed to grow the South African economy. Santam aims to produce a steady stream of skilled, capable, and high-calibre graduates with core technical skills, and behavioural and leadership competencies.

Organisation: Santam • Experience: 108+ years • Focus: General insurance and skills development • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies within these fields:

What Expenses Does the Bursary Cover?

The Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 will provide cover for the following expenses (up to a capped amount):

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Learning material
• Accommodation
• Laptop
• Monthly allowance
• Travel allowance

Additional Benefits for Agriculture Students

Agriculture students receiving the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 will also receive the following benefits:

• An allocated mentor
• Opportunity to participate in vacation work
• Opportunity to automatically participate in the graduate programme
• Invitations to relevant business engagements and conferences, as required
• Opportunity for graduates to be permanently retained as trainee area managers

Eligibility Requirements for the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, or Honours degree in one of the fields listed above
• You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd, or final year of undergraduate studies or Honours studies in 2027
• You must have achieved a minimum result of 65% in your undergraduate studies and in your most recent examinations
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be interested in pursuing a career within the short-term insurance industry

Additional Requirements for Agriculture Students

Agriculture students applying for the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 must meet the following requirements:

• Be pursuing a 2 or 3-year Agricultural qualification that focuses on crop production, OR an Agricultural degree or diploma with plant production and/or soil science as preferred subjects
• Have Microsoft Excel skills
• Be assertive
• Have good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Have good negotiation skills
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Be flexible, a team-worker, and collaborative
• Be a self-starter that drives results
• Be customer-focused

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application for the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027. All documents must be certified.

• South African ID document
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record / transcripts
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips or letter from employer if employed, latest financial statements if self-employed, affidavit if unemployed)
• Parents or guardians death certificates, if deceased
• Parents or guardians divorce certificate, if divorced
• Parents or guardians sworn statement, if separated
• Proof of address

Important Information for Agriculture Bursars and Graduates

If you are an Agriculture bursar and/or graduate under the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027, you can expect:

• A career journey with a rolling forward approach (the intent is for graduates to be permanently retained as trainee area managers)
• To automatically participate in the graduate programme
• To participate in vacation work
• To be allocated a mentor
• To be invited to relevant business engagements and conferences, as required

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027, please contact StudyTrust directly:

• Telephone: 011 403 1632
• Email: apply@StudyTrust.org.za

Santam Bursary Programme South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Santam
• Bursary Name: Santam Bursary Programme (Skills Development Academy)
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens who have completed Matric
• Study level: 2nd, 3rd, final year, or Honours year in 2027
• Fields of study: Insurance Technical Accounting, Actuarial Science, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Geomatics Engineering, Insurance, Mathematics, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Statistics, Underwriting
• Minimum academic requirement: 65% in undergraduate studies and most recent examinations
• What is covered: Registration fees, tuition fees, learning material, accommodation, laptop, monthly allowance, travel allowance (capped amounts)
• Agriculture student benefits: Mentor, vacation work, graduate programme, business engagements, potential retention as trainee area manager
• Required documents: ID, Matric certificate, academic record, proof of income, death/divorce/separation documents, proof of address
• Application method: Online via StudyTrust website
• Closing date: 30 September 2026