Website Fairtree
Fairtree is a leading global asset manager that manages alternative and long-only investment portfolios across all global asset classes for local and offshore clients. Headquartered in South Africa, Fairtree manages R152 billion in award-winning diverse global portfolios. Fairtree prides itself on its acclaimed specialist teams with meticulous top-down and bottom-up analysis, ensuring a diversified and holistic approach. As a trusted investment partner, Fairtree continually strives for investment excellence and to deliver consistent and competitive returns while pursuing its purpose of enriching the lives of all our stakeholders.
The Fairtree Bursary Programme is now open for applications! If you’re an ambitious student pursuing undergraduate studies in Economics, Finance, or Investments, this is your chance to secure funding for your academic journey.
Fields of Study Covered
- Economics
- Finance
- Investments
Bursary Benefits
The Fairtree Bursary covers the following:
- Full university tuition fees
- Books and other study-related expenses
- Potential employment opportunities after graduation
The bursary is renewable annually, provided recipients maintain satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet these criteria to apply:
- South African citizenship
- Currently in Matric or completed Matric
- Achieved a minimum average of 65% in Matric
- Excelled in English and two other Matric subjects
- Pursuing or intending to pursue an undergraduate qualification in the fields listed above
- Accepted or enrolled at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Demonstrate financial need
- Exhibit ambition and a commitment to excelling in their chosen field
Preference will be given to:
- Female students
- Students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Application Process
- Download the Application Form: Fairtree Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)
Supporting Documents Required (certified copies):
- ID document
- Matric June results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate/final results (if completed Matric)
- Full academic record (if currently studying)
- Proof of acceptance/registration at an institution
- Testimonial letter from a teacher/lecturer
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of non-academic achievements during Grades 11 & 12
- List of all study-related expenses (including proof of tuition fees)
- ID documents of parents/guardians
Submission:
- Email the completed application form and documents to: [email protected]
