{"id":879,"date":"2026-04-22T00:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879"},"modified":"2026-04-22T01:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T01:03:08","slug":"old-mutual-actuarial-science-bursary-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879","title":{"rendered":"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15-1024x176.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15-1024x176.png 1024w, https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15-768x132.png 768w, https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png 1508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Mutual is looking for the next generation of African talent to join their prestigious Actuarial Bursary Programme. This opportunity isn&#8217;t just about funding; it\u2019s a career-long partnership that supports you from your first day of university until you qualify as a professional actuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programme Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Johannesburg (Head Office) &amp; Partner Universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Comprehensive Undergraduate\/Postgraduate Bursary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 30 May 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Requisition ID:<\/strong> JR-78363.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>What the bursary covers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Backing:<\/strong> Full coverage of tuition, study materials, meals, and residence accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel Support:<\/strong> Includes return flights home for students studying outside their hometown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Fast-Track:<\/strong> Guaranteed employment at Old Mutual post-graduation and networking with industry leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incentive Structure:<\/strong> High-performing students who maintain excellent grades are eligible for additional financial rewards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; Commitments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic Excellence:<\/strong> Maintain top-tier grades throughout the actuarial degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Development:<\/strong> Participate in vacation work and personal development workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Dedication:<\/strong> Commitment to qualifying as an actuary and serving the company after graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment Participation:<\/strong> Completion of gamified and psychometric evaluations during the selection phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Essential Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Citizenship:<\/strong> South African citizens only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Thresholds:<\/strong> * <strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Minimum 80%.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>English:<\/strong> 60% (HL) or 70% (FAL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other Subjects:<\/strong> Minimum 70% average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approved Institutions:<\/strong> Must be applied to or studying at UCT, Wits, UP, Stellenbosch, NWU, UJ, or UFS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure the following are attached to your online profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identification:<\/strong> Copy of South African ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic History:<\/strong> School reports (Grade 10\u201312) or full University Transcripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Profile:<\/strong> A concise one-page CV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivation:<\/strong> Completed Old Mutual Bursary Motivation Form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of Entry:<\/strong> University acceptance or conditional letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Skills &amp; Mindset<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Numerical Aptitude:<\/strong> A natural strength in complex data analysis and mathematical modeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resilience:<\/strong> Ability to manage the rigorous academic load of Actuarial Science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicates Effectively:<\/strong> Ability to translate complex data into clear insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Acumen:<\/strong> A keen interest in the financial services sector and risk management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application includes a unique gamified assessment that is not timed. Start your journey by clicking below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/Old_Mutual_Careers\/job\/Johannesburg\/Actuarial-Science-Bursary_JR-78363-1\/apply\/applyManually\">Apply for Actuarial Bursary Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Preference is given to candidates from under-represented groups or those demonstrating financial need. If you have not heard back by 31 July 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Old Mutual is looking for the next generation of African talent to join their prestigious Actuarial Bursary Programme. This opportunity isn&#8217;t just about funding; it\u2019s a career-long partnership that supports you from your first day of university until you qualify as a professional actuary. Programme Overview What the bursary covers Key Responsibilities &amp; Commitments Essential [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bursaries"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026 - THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026 - THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Old Mutual is looking for the next generation of African talent to join their prestigious Actuarial Bursary Programme. This opportunity isn&#8217;t just about funding; it\u2019s a career-long partnership that supports you from your first day of university until you qualify as a professional actuary. Programme Overview What the bursary covers Key Responsibilities &amp; Commitments Essential [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-04-22T00:28:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-22T01:03:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1508\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"259\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879\",\"name\":\"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026 - THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15-1024x176.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-22T00:28:16+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-22T01:03:08+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#\/schema\/person\/b317b21139af2176d37e72de7b005348\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png\",\"width\":1508,\"height\":259},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/\",\"name\":\"THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#\/schema\/person\/b317b21139af2176d37e72de7b005348\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/866778b6494374a2ff3fba9464fd3c48f5b22349342d90c289918447147b55de?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/866778b6494374a2ff3fba9464fd3c48f5b22349342d90c289918447147b55de?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"admin\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?author=1\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026 - THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026 - THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER","og_description":"Old Mutual is looking for the next generation of African talent to join their prestigious Actuarial Bursary Programme. This opportunity isn&#8217;t just about funding; it\u2019s a career-long partnership that supports you from your first day of university until you qualify as a professional actuary. Programme Overview What the bursary covers Key Responsibilities &amp; Commitments Essential [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879","og_site_name":"THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER","article_published_time":"2026-04-22T00:28:16+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-22T01:03:08+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1508,"height":259,"url":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"admin","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879","url":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879","name":"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026 - THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15-1024x176.png","datePublished":"2026-04-22T00:28:16+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-22T01:03:08+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#\/schema\/person\/b317b21139af2176d37e72de7b005348"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-15.png","width":1508,"height":259},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=879#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Old Mutual Actuarial Science Bursary 2026"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#website","url":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/","name":"THEOPPORTUNITYGIVER","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#\/schema\/person\/b317b21139af2176d37e72de7b005348","name":"admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/866778b6494374a2ff3fba9464fd3c48f5b22349342d90c289918447147b55de?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/866778b6494374a2ff3fba9464fd3c48f5b22349342d90c289918447147b55de?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"admin"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za"],"url":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?author=1"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=879"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":889,"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/879\/revisions\/889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}