Four Fellowships.
One Permanent Institution.
Fully-funded pathways for South Africa's most ambitious graduates — from governance and financial services to real estate and financial technology.
Choose Your Direction
Each fellowship is fully funded — tuition, stipend, certification, and work placement. Zero cost. Zero debt.
Compliance Leadership Fellowship
For exceptional graduates with a passion for governance and regulatory excellence. Fellows are prepared for leadership roles in financial institutions, with a focus on integrity, risk management, and strategic oversight.
Financial Services Fellowship
For ambitious graduates ready to shape the future of financial services. Fellows develop expertise in client advisory, wealth management, and retail financial products, earning professional accreditation and a postgraduate qualification.
Real Estate Portfolio Fellowship
For those who see opportunity in tangible assets. Fellows gain deep expertise in property markets, valuation, and investment, becoming certified property professionals with the skills to build and manage significant portfolios.
Financial Technology Fellowship
For innovators ready to build the future of finance. Fellows work on cutting-edge technology projects, developing solutions in payments, lending, and insurance, and earning certifications that open doors to the world's leading tech firms.
Progression Is Earned. Not Given.
Every fellow follows a clear, structured path — with measurable milestones and real responsibility.
- Compliance + Financial Services: Work together to drive financial inclusion and institutional growth.
- Real Estate: Fellows develop a portfolio of valuable assets and gain deep market expertise.
- FinTech: Fellows engineer solutions that power modern finance and digital economies.
- Direct Entry: Exceptional candidates may enter any fellowship directly based on merit.
Four Fellowships. One Standard.
Certification, entry requirements, and role — everything you need to know at a glance.
| Fellowship | Certification | Entry Requirement | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Leadership | Industry-Recognised | NQF 7+ (LLB preferred) | Governance, Risk, Strategy |
| Financial Services | Professional Accreditation | Degree (any field) | Advisory, Wealth, Retail |
| Real Estate Portfolio | Certified Property Professional | NQF 6+ | Valuation, Investment, Assets |
| Financial Technology | Technology Certifications | Matric (portfolio advantageous) | Systems, Innovation, Data |
Ready to Ascend?
Only the prepared advance. Only the disciplined endure. Only the exceptional ascend.
Apply for 2026 Cohort