The JSE The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) was established in 1887 after the discovery of gold and is currently Africa’s oldest and largest stock exchange. As the 19th largest exchange in the world by market capitalisation, the JSE offers secure, efficient primary and secondary capital markets across a diverse range of securities.
JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) was formed to promote education of academically deserving students from disadvantaged background.
Fields Covered
Undergraduate Fields of Study Areas are as follows: Applicants have a wide field of study options to choose from, including but not limited to the below-mentioned courses/areas.
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Informatics
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Criteria to Qualify: The applicant should fulfil the following parameters.
- South African citizen
- 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
Required Documents
Applicants should submit certified copies of the following:
- 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
Disqualification will follow for Incomplete documentation or lack of it.
How to Apply
Apply online application at: Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary South Africa 2026
Use Reference Number: jse_000672
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Contact Information
For all bursary programme queries, please contact Johannesburg Stock Exchange directly:
Enquiries: Boipelo Makhoba {(Learning & Development Bursary Coordinator) Support and Protection Coordinator}
Email: JEF@jse.co.za
Tel: 011 520 7982