The PSG Bursary Programme 2027 is open for academically strong South African students who need financial support to complete final-year undergraduate or postgraduate study. The current intake supports selected science, engineering and commerce disciplines and provides a pathway into PSG’s graduate programme.
At a glance
Sponsor/host: PSG Financial Services
Opportunity type: Career-linked bursary programme
Who it’s for: South African students entering final-year undergraduate or postgraduate study in an approved field in 2027
Study level: Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate
Reference number: PSG-96800
Published: 16 March 2026
Closing date: 20 December 2026
Last verified: 20 August 2026
High-value notes (read this first)
This is not a general first-year bursary. Applicants should be entering their final undergraduate year or postgraduate study in 2027 and must be studying in one of PSG’s listed disciplines.
PSG’s programme is career-linked. Bursary recipients qualify for entry into the company’s graduate programme, creating a structured route from funded study into professional development.
About the sponsor
PSG Financial Services is a South African advice-led financial technology group operating across wealth management, insurance, employee benefits and related financial services. Its bursary programme forms part of a broader early-career pipeline that includes mentorship and graduate development.
Sponsor/entity link: PSG Careers
What it covers
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- University-approved accommodation
- Meal allowance
- Textbook allowance
- Monthly allowance
Recipients also gain access to mentoring and entry into PSG’s graduate programme.
Eligible fields
Bachelor of Science:
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematical Science
Bachelor of Engineering:
- Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce:
- Insurance and Risk Management
- Investment Management
Eligibility
- Must have a valid South African ID
- Must have exceptional academic achievement
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be entering final-year undergraduate or postgraduate study in 2027
- Must be studying in one of the approved science, engineering or commerce disciplines
Documents to prepare
- Curriculum Vitae
- Valid South African ID
- Full academic record or transcript on the institution’s letterhead
- Any additional documents requested when completing the online application profile
Closing date
20 December 2026.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for first-year study when the programme targets final-year and postgraduate students
- Applying for a qualification outside PSG’s listed disciplines
- Uploading an incomplete or unofficial academic record
- Leaving out the CV or valid South African ID
- Failing to complete all profile and vacancy-specific questions on the My Focus portal
- Searching under general vacancies without selecting the Bursary Programme category or reference PSG-96800
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 20 August 2026 against PSG’s official careers page and live My Focus vacancy index. PSG confirms the bursary’s final-year and postgraduate focus, funding and graduate-programme pathway. The live 2027 vacancy is listed under reference PSG-96800, published on 16 March 2026 and closing on 20 December 2026.
How to apply
- Open PSG Careers and select Browse All Opportunities.
- Filter the vacancy category to Bursary Programme, or search for reference PSG-96800.
- Open PSG Bursary Programme | 2027.
- Create or sign in to a PSG My Focus account.
- Upload your CV, valid South African ID and full academic transcript.
- Complete the vacancy-specific questions and submit before the closing date.