JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF): Bursaries 2024

JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2024 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 October 2023

The JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary provides financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours level) studies in specific fields at selected universities in South Africa. Below are the eligibility requirements and application instructions for the JEF Bursary:

Eligibility Requirements:

Before applying for the JSE Empowerment Fund Bursary, ensure that you meet the following minimum entry criteria:

1. Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen.
2. Education: You should have completed your Matric (Grade 12).
3. Field of Study: You must be studying full-time toward a degree qualification in one of the following fields:
   • Accounting
   • Actuarial Science
   • Computer Science
   • Data Analytics
   • Economics
   • Finance
   • Informatics
   • Information Technology
   • Mathematics
4. Academic Level: You should be entering your 2nd, 3rd, or Postgraduate (Honours) level of study in 2024.
5. University: You must be studying at one of the specified South African universities:
   • University of Pretoria
   • University of Johannesburg
   • University of the Witwatersrand
   • University of Cape Town
   • University of Limpopo
   • University of KwaZulu-Natal
   • University of the Free State
   • University of Fort Hare
   • Nelson Mandela University
   • North-West University
6. Academic Record: You must have a strong academic record and have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your studies.
7. Household Income: Your total household income should not exceed R600,000 per annum.
8. Designated Group: You should be from a designated group.
9. Previously Disadvantaged Background: You should come from a previously disadvantaged background.

How to apply:

To apply for the JSE Empowerment Fund Bursary, follow these steps:

1. Visit the online application portal: JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary Application 2024.
2. Register an account on the portal if you don’t already have one. Once registered, log in to your account.
3. When asked how you heard about the JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) bursary, enter “StudentRoom”
4. Complete the online application form, providing accurate and complete information.
5. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documents along with your application (ensure all documents are certified copies):
   • ID document (certified copy)
   • Full academic record/transcripts, including the most recent results (on institution’s letterhead)
   • Proof of university registration (on institution’s 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

Make sure all required documents are attached to your application, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.

The application process is typically conducted online through the provided portal. Ensure that you follow the application deadlines and guidelines specified by the JSE Empowerment Fund for a successful application.