Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed an Honours degree qualification
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a Postgraduate (Masters or Doctorate) qualification
• Be registered or accepted to study at a recognised university in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Be able to cover the remainder of your study fees, by yourself or with another bursary (which the bursary does not cover)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R25 000

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Latest university academic results (certified copy)
• Proof of university application, if applied but not yet accepted (on university letterhead)
• Proof of university acceptance, if accepted (on university letterhead)
• Breakdown of the following: your estimated income and expenditure and the total amount you are applying for
• 3 essays (maximum 1000 words each):
• 2 academic references – on the EE Trust Reference Form (.pdf)

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
   • Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an Account
   • Login

   Applications must be done online at: Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary Application 2027

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

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]

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

About Ernst & Ethel Eriksen

The Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust was set up in 1981 to help South African graduates continue with postgraduate study.