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Did you know JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) was formed to promote education of academically deserving students from disadvantaged background.
Fields Covered
Undergraduate students with the following fields of Study Areas:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Informatics
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
Point to note: Applicants have a wide field of study options to choose from, including but not limited to the above-mentioned courses/areas.
Eligibility Requirements
The students must meet the following minimum criteria to qualify for funding from the JSE JEF:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Already completed matric
- Full time Student working toward a degree in one of the above fields
- Must be in 2nd, 3rd or Honours in the year of study (2026)
- Studying at the following university:
- 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)
- UFS -University of the Free State
- University of Fort Hare (UFH)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- North-West University (NWU)
- Good academic record (Minimum Second class or equivalent with overall 60%; 55% for SC/ST/PH)
- Combined household income does not exceed R650 000 per annum
- From a designated group and previously disadvantaged background
Documents Required for Acceptance
Along with your application make sure to submit the following certified copies:
- ID document
- Official, complete academic transcript (with most recent grades)
- Proof of university registration
- Proof of household income (most recent payslips, affidavit, grant/pension proof if applicable)
- Proof of residence
- Affidavit confirming accuracy of information
Ensure any requested document is submitted to avoid disqualification of your application.
From burzarsnet: Applying for at least 3 bursaries with different eligibility requirements increases your chances of getting a funding.
How to Apply
The JSE JEF currently accept applications online via: Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary South Africa 2026
Along with your application the programme will request for a reference number, please use "jse_000672"
Deadline:
Contact Information
For all bursary programme queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Johannesburg Stock Exchange directly via:
Email: JEF@jse.co.za, or
Tel: 011 520 7982