Education is crucial to the development of any society. South Africa is burdened with the reality that some of our brightest young prospects come from households who do not have the means to pay for education. Since 1993 we have provided a number of black students with the opportunity to study at various universities across the country. Funding is awarded on merit to students studying towards Business Science, Accounting, Finance, Business Economics and Economics degrees. Potential bursars are channelled through Study Trust and JB Marks Education Trust Fund as well as through our Staff Funded Bursary Scheme. For our bursary students who see their future career in the investment industry we offer vacation work as well as provide individual mentorship for those students with special circumstances.