JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Informatics
• Information Technology
• Mathematics

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background
• Be from the designated group
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards a degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or Postgraduate (Honours) level of study in 2027
• Be studying at one of these Universities in South Africa
  • University of Pretoria (UP)
  • University of Johannesburg (UJ)
  • University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
  • University of Cape Town (UCT)
  • University of Limpopo (UL)
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
  • University of the Free State (UFS)
  • University of Fort Hare (UFH)
  • Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
  • North-West University (NWU)
• Have a strong academic record
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
• Have a total household income of NOT more than R650 000 per annum

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks
• Laptop
• Accommodation
• Meals
• A living allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record/ transcripts, including most recent results (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of university registration (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of parents/ guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
• Proof of residence
• An affidavit to confirm that all the information provided on the application is correct read about what an affidavit if here

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 31 October 2026. 31 October 2026. Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 010 140 3099

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF)

The JSE Empowerment Fund is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's initiative to promote transformation and skills in financial markets.