Exness, in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT), supports postgraduate students in selected STEM fields through the Exness Fintech Scholarship (listed as Exness ZA Bursaries in UCT’s postgraduate funding handbook).
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Exness (in partnership with UCT)
- Level: Postgraduate (UCT)
- Fields: Mathematics, Computer Science (and related fintech/STEM areas as advertised)
- Minimum academic requirement: 70% average (or equivalent)
- Income threshold (as listed by UCT): Household income under R350,000 (100% scholarship); R350,001–R800,000 (75% scholarship)
About Exness
Exness is a global multi-asset broker. UCT notes that the scholarship aims to support academically strong postgraduate students from under-resourced communities in STEM fields.
What it covers
- UCT notes that recipients can receive funding towards tuition and living expenses, depending on financial need.
- The UCT handbook lists the bursary value as variable.
Eligibility criteria
- Postgraduate students in Mathematics or Computer Science (UCT).
- Maintain at least a 70% average (or equivalent).
- Meet the listed household income thresholds for 100% or 75% funding.
Documents to prepare
- Certified copy of ID / passport (as applicable)
- Academic record / transcripts
- Proof of postgraduate admission offer / registration (as applicable)
- Proof of household income (as required by the scholarship)
Closing date
Not stated in the UCT handbook. UCT indicates that opening and closing dates are as advertised on the relevant noticeboard / scholarship page.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without meeting the 70% average requirement.
- Submitting income documents that don’t cover the full household (or missing pages).
- Leaving out proof of your intended postgraduate programme at UCT.
- Waiting until the last day (uploads and email attachments often fail).
- Using unclear file names (label documents clearly).
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the academic and income requirements and that your UCT postgraduate programme falls within the advertised fields.
- Follow the instructions on the UCT postgraduate funding noticeboard / Exness scholarship page when applications open.
- If you need help, contact the UCT Postgraduate Funding Office.