Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2024: Financial Aid for Grade 12 and University Students

About Coronation
Coronation Fund Managers, established in 1993, stands as an independent asset management firm. In their capacity as a pure fund management entity, they recognize that their people form the core of their DNA—a community of adept professionals boasting a remarkable fusion of skills, insights, and dedication. Within the realm of pure fund management, they firmly believe that success emanates from the collective expertise and dedication of their people. These individuals are not merely employees; they are the lifeblood of the organization, steering it towards its goals and embodying its ethos.

Key elements of their culture encompass teamwork, fostering long-term perspectives, and actively promoting a culture of perpetual learning. Situated at their headquarters in Cape Town, they hold a prominent position as one of South Africa’s major overseers of third-party assets. Additionally, they maintain offices in London and Dublin.

About the Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2024
Coronation is seeking for candidates to obtain financial aid through their Exceptional Student Bursary as a means to support your future academic journey. The Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary is in search of students with a strong desire to pursue an undergraduate commerce degree and possess an exceptional academic record.

If you aim for excellence and are willing to invest remarkable effort, you have the opportunity to secure a position within our high-performing team. This bursary initiative is dedicated to offering comprehensive assistance to individuals who exhibit a well-rounded approach and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. In exchange for this bursary, recipients are expected to commit to a work-back arrangement upon the successful completion of their degree.

Eligibility Criteria
Ensure to promptly submit your application for the Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary. However, before proceeding, thoroughly assess the eligibility criteria for the program. These criteria will determine your suitability as a candidate. If you wish to validate your qualifications, please review the provided qualifying requirements. Meeting all the items on this list will enhance your likelihood of a successful application.

The Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

1. Current Grade 12 Students

• South African nationals planning to undertake full-time studies at a South African university in 2024.
• Ambitions to pursue an undergraduate degree related to commerce.
• Demonstrating an outstanding academic performance with an average of 75% or higher.

2. Current University Students

• South African individuals currently registered for full-time studies at a university in South Africa for the years 2023 and 2024.
• Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in a commerce-related field and seeking financial support for the 2024 academic year.
• Demonstrating an outstanding academic performance, maintaining a minimum average of 70%.

Note: Prospective candidates should showcase a balanced profile reflecting character, leadership aptitude, and altruism. Priority will be accorded to students who have faced previous disadvantages.

Application Instructions
Apply online: Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2024.

To access the specified website, it is advisable to utilize Google Chrome as your web browser. Candidates must complete the registration on the application portal to proceed with their application submissions. This account will remain essential throughout the registration phase.

Additionally, candidates will need to provide the documents below.

• Present a concise one-page statement explaining your choice of field of study and how you plan to utilize it post-graduation.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a non-relative or friend who can vouch for your character or academic performance. Please include their contact information.
• Provide an authenticated copy of your ID with a barcode.
• Include a copy of your CV.
• Verify your family’s monthly income with evidence, such as salary slips or an affidavit if unemployed. Don’t forget to incorporate any SASSA grants.
• High school applicants must attach certified copies of their grade 11 and matric reports to date.
• Tertiary students should submit certified copies of their grade 11 report, matric results, and the most recent official transcript. If you’ve attended multiple institutions, consolidate all transcripts into a single document.
• If you’re a current tertiary student, furnish proof of registration at your present institution.

Note: For applicants below 18 years old, adherence to POPI regulations necessitates a signed consent form filled out by your parent or legal guardian, along with a notarized copy of their proof of identity. Please kindly download and fill in the Guardian Consent Form.

Incomplete applications or those containing inaccuracies will be promptly dismissed. Please make sure to include ALL necessary documents and complete every section of the application form accurately. When filling out your application, be sure to choose the appropriate funding opportunity. A confirmation email will be sent once your application has been received.

The applications will undergo further scrutiny and validation processes to verify the authenticity of the applicants. Individuals discovered to have provided false information on their applications will be ineligible for registration during the designated registration period.

Candidates are mandated to utilize the mentioned website for submitting their applications. The committee responsible for evaluating applications will reject any attempts to submit materials through alternative methods, such as hand delivery or fax.

Closing Date
Applications for the Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary must be submitted before the closing date on 29 September 2023 at 12 pm midday.

Make sure to submit your applications promptly to secure a spot within the registration period and avoid any unforeseen last-minute issues, such as high Internet traffic or missing documents.

Ensure that your program applications are submitted prior to the specified closing date. The selection committee will not accept applications received after this deadline, and such late submissions will be disqualified from consideration for the program.

Coronation reserves the authority to appoint individuals during the recruitment phase, and all determinations made by the selection committee are conclusive.