The ACT is proud to support students and members who may be unable to fund their own studies or gain sponsorship from an employer. We have two options available for students who may need financial support. Both have certain criteria that need to be met in order to qualify, however the ACT Educational Trust bursary and the Fitch Scholarships do allow for a broad range of students to potentially benefit from this support.
Treasury thrives when more people can enter the profession. By widening entry points, we strengthen the future of treasury - making it more resilient, forward-thinking, and representative of the real economy it serves.
Scholarships and Bursaries
ACT Fitch Treasury Scholarship
Supported by Fitch Group
This fully funded scholarship supports Black and Asian professionals in the UK and Europe to pursue a recognised treasury qualification and take the next step in their career.
The ACT Educational Trust
This is a charity that promotes the treasury profession through education and support.
The Trust offers bursaries to assist students from developing countries who are unable to fund or gain sponsorship to study for an ACT qualification.
Why choose an ACT qualification?
Globally recognised
Trusted by treasury and finance professionals around the world.
Built for real-world treasury
Practical, commercially relevant learning you can apply directly in your role.
Structured career progression
A pathway from foundational knowledge through to advanced treasury expertise.
Professional recognition
Once you've qualified and become an ACT member, you'll be able to use internationally recognised designatory letters that demonstrate your professional expertise.
Inspirational stories from bursary holders
We’re proud to support talented professionals on their treasury journey. Discover the inspiring stories of our bursary students and where their ACT qualification has taken them.
Hilary Heah, Finance Operations at Mindera
“The qualification rubber-stamps the notion of a subject-matter expert… The content itself is very up to date, which is great, because everything you read is based on what’s happening right now.
Studying makes you feel like you’re part of a wider community of like-minded professionals where you can share similar challenges and best practices… It’s about honing the skill, the formal skill set, and the qualifications in treasury.”
Misozi Masotomela, former Accounts Assistant (Payables) at Africonnect Zambia
"Taking this qualification has given me an added advantage and confidence.
Studying through the ACT was a user-friendly experience. Studying online provided me with flexibility so I could manage my time between my job and my studies.
Being awarded the bursary was rewarding and motivating. I believe the ACT qualification will give me a competitive advantage to securing a challenging growth opportunity in the future.”
Bob Kiggundu, Head of Product Control - African regions, Standard Bank South Africa
"Developing my skills and understanding through the qualifications has given me a sound understanding of financial risk management, liquidity and capital management.
I specifically appreciated the course material on the yield curve and treasury organisation and operations.
In addition, I believe the qualifications have enabled me to be held to a higher professional standard from an ethical and conduct point of view and boosted my confidence."