Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary

Fields of study

• Accounting (BCom)
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be Black (as determined by the BEE Act)
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
• Be studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2027
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in 2026
• Be in financial need
• Have a combined household gross income of NOT more than R45 000 per month
• Not be receiving any other financial support from any other bursaries or a third-party
• Be eager to make a difference

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation
• A meal allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record (must include your marks- not certificates)
• Motivational letter demonstrating your leadership qualities and how you will make a difference once you have completed your studies (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Invoice of estimated costs
• Parents or guardians proof of combined household gross income (3 months bank statements)
• Curriculum Vitae

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
   Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Application 2027Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Application 2027 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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]
• Phone 010 593 2415

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

About Reatile Foundation

The Reatile Foundation Trust is the social investment arm of the Reatile Group, a Black-owned investment company founded in 2003.