Old Mutual Actuarial Bursary Opportunity 2026

2026 Bursary Applications
Applications open in June 2025 and close on 30 September 2025.

What is an Actuarial bursary?

Are you dedicated and self-driven? or perhaps you consider yourself a maths whiz and love a good challenge. If you have the x-factor that sets you apart from the rest then take some time to apply for the Old Mutual Actuarial bursary. Once you complete your degree you would’ve gained invaluable work experience at Old Mutual. You are also guaranteed employment.

What’s in it for you?

Full tuition, accommodation with meals, general allowance, and books allowance
Travel allowance (where applicable) and incentives for good performance
Academic and emotional support,
Good networking opportunities and vacation work from the second year.

What do Actuaries do?

Find out what it means to be an Actuary.

Actuarial resource development

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Who can apply

If you are a South African citizen, then you can apply for the bursary
Students who received an A in Maths (not Maths literacy) and Bs for all their other subjects in matric
Must study at either:
- North-West University
- University of Cape Town
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Free State
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal

What we offer Post-Graduates

Employment after university.
Mentoring by an experienced, qualified actuary.
In-house rotation programme exposing you to professional development across all areas.

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