John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary

Who can apply

• Be studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours or Masters qualification in Engineering or Accounting, in 2025
• Be studying at one of these Universities in South Africa: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Witwatersrand (WITS), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Rhodes University (RU)
• Have a strong academic record
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your undergraduate degree studies
• Show financial need

Documents you will need

• Complete University transcript to date
• Motivational letter (see page 12 of the application form for more info)

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

   See the provider's official website for the application form.

   Candidate must follow these steps to apply: Step 1: contact the Postgraduate Financial Aid Department at your university.

   Step 2: write a motivational letter to the Trustees (further information can be found on the application form below) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

   Step 3: compile your Curriculum Vitae (CV) (read our tips on how to compile a CV)

   Step 6: submit your application form and documents to the Postgraduate Funding Office at your university.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around February. 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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About John Davidson Educational

The John Davidson Educational Trust is a private trust supporting postgraduate study in engineering and accounting.