We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 Actuarial Science Bursaries at Liberty Group Limited.
Liberty Group Limited, a leading financial services company, is now accepting applications for its 2024 Actuarial Science Bursaries. This is a fantastic opportunity for students aiming to excel in the field of actuarial science.
Based in Gauteng, South Africa, Liberty is committed to promoting excellence in the field of actuarial science by offering bursaries to exceptional students. Beginning from their second year of studies, full-time students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Successful candidates will secure financial support for tuition, accommodation, meals, travel (where applicable), and gain access to mentorship, networking, and vacation work opportunities.
Benefits of the Liberty Actuarial Bursary
This bursary program offers much more than just financial support. In addition to covering tuition, accommodation, meals, and travel expenses, bursary recipients also get the chance to:
- Network with industry professionals, gaining valuable connections in the field.
- Receive mentoring and support throughout their studies.
- Participate in vacation work opportunities, gaining practical industry experience.
- Secure employment with Liberty upon the successful completion of their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
The bursary program is open to South African citizens by birth or descent who meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated excellent academic performance in all modules during their first year of study.
- Maintained an overall average of above 60% and an average of 65% or more for mathematical and actuarial modules.
- Exhibited good leadership qualities and participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, debating societies, chess clubs, olympiads, etc.
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma [NQF Level 07] in Mathematical Sciences.
- Actuarial Science graduate or enrolled in an actuarial science program.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are expected to:
- Apply relevant research methodologies, tools, and techniques to gather information effectively and purposefully.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest actuarial development tools and techniques.
- Execute specialist work, improve quality, standards, and outputs within defined work routines and operating procedures.
- Solve problems proactively, determine root causes, and apply solutions in line with guidelines.
- Complete actuarial tasks and perform data checking and validation work.
- Build a basic understanding of general actuarial insurance knowledge and company-specific knowledge.
Important Dates
The application period begins on 2nd June 2023. The end date for the application period will be announced on Liberty’s official website or notified to registered candidates.
