Coronation Fund Managers is offering the 2026 Exceptional Student Bursary, a prestigious scholarship aimed at supporting top-performing students pursuing commerce-based degrees. If you’re academically exceptional and looking for full bursary funding with a purpose-driven career path, this could be the opportunity to launch your professional journey.
About the Company
Coronation Fund Managers, founded in 1993 and based in Cape Town, is one of South Africa’s largest independent asset management firms, also operating in London and Dublin. Known for its culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning, Coronation seeks to invest in the next generation of financial leaders.
Bursary Details
The bursary provides full financial support to deserving students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate both academic excellence and leadership potential. However, recipients must commit to a work-back agreement once their degree is completed.
Who Can Apply?
You may qualify if you meet the following criteria:
- South African citizen
- Studying or planning to study full-time in 2026 toward an undergraduate commerce-related degree (Bachelors or Honours level)
- 2025 Matric students or gap-year students (2024) are eligible
- Studies must be at a recognized university or college (no TVETs, distance learning like UNISA, international institutions, or private colleges)
- Strong academic record:
- Matric: ≥ 75% average, including Mathematics (not Maths Literacy)
- University: ≥ 70% average during 2024 and 2025
- Preference for students in second year and above, on track to complete in minimum time
Application Process
Apply Online Coronation Exceptional Student Bursary 2026
Required documents include:
- Certified copy of your South African ID (must be less than 3 months old)
- A 2-page statement of purpose reflecting on your field of study, goals, and any missing documents
- A letter of recommendation (non-relative) with contact details
- CV (max. 2 pages) detailing academic history, leadership roles, and skills
- Certified documents proving parents/guardians’ IDs or death certificates
- Proof of household income or affidavits for unemployed guardians
- Documentation confirming previous bursary or NSFAS history
- Academic records:
- For matric students or gap-year: term reports and provisional acceptance letters
- For current university students: certified transcripts, registration proof, and fee statements
- Additional documents for applicants with disabilities, under 18, or in provisional acceptance stage
What to Know
- Be sure to read all instructions and attach all required documents
- Deadline: Applications close on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 at 12:00 PM
- If you haven’t heard back within 3 months of the closing date, assume your application was unsuccessful