What the Nicasia & AON Bursary Is All About
If you’re a South African student looking for a way to pay for university and want a head start on a future career, this could be the chance you’ve been waiting for. Nicasia Holdings, together with the global firm AON, is offering a bursary for the 2026 academic year. This scholarship can cover up to R120 000 of your tuition, books, rent and a monthly allowance. It is aimed at students who need help with money and are studying subjects that help fill gaps in the country’s finance and engineering jobs.
Who Are We?
- Nicasia Holdings – A South African company founded in 2020 that focuses on career support, job creation for young people and student bursaries.
- AON – A worldwide professional services group that works with risk, insurance, reinsurance and people management. They run programs to help young people learn new skills.
Both partners want to give more young South Africans a chance to study, grow and prepare for jobs in the future.
Which Subjects Do We Cover?
If you want to study in one of these areas, you might be a good fit for the scholarship:
- Corporate Finance (BCom)
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Investment
- Engineering
These fields are in high demand, so the bursary is designed to bring more talent into the industry.
What You’ll Get
- Tuition fees
- Textbooks
- Rent or accommodation
- A small monthly payment
In total, the scholarship can be worth as much as R120 000. That could be a major help if you’re struggling to pay for university.
Who Can Apply?
You must meet every requirement below to be considered:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Have finished high school (Matric).
- Be studying in one of the approved subjects.
- Be registered at a recognised South African university or college.
- Need help with money – you can’t already be receiving a bursary.
If any of these conditions aren’t true, you won’t be able to apply.
How to Apply
- Email the application request to primrose.mathe@nicasiaholdings.co.za.
- Use the subject line Nicasia Bursary Application Form.
- In your email, ask for the application form and any additional instructions.
- Once you receive the form, fill it out carefully and attach the required documents (see below).
- Return the completed form and documents by 23 January 2026 – after that date, we won’t take applications.
Documents You Need to Send
- A certified copy of your South African ID
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Your 2025 transcripts or academic record
- Your CV (even if it’s simple)
Make sure your copies are clear and official; otherwise, we won’t consider your application. Missing or late documents will automatically disqualify you.
Need More Info?
If anything isn’t clear or you have questions, contact Nicasia Holdings directly. They can answer all your questions and help you through the process.
Why This Matters
A scholarship like this is not just about the money. It’s about giving you the chance to study subjects that are vital for the country’s future. It also helps build a workforce that’s ready to fill the most needed jobs in finance, insurance and engineering.
Don’t Miss Out
Apply before the deadline – 23 January 2026. Reach out, fill out the form, and put together the documents. This could be the first step toward a bright future. Good luck!