JDK Benefit Trust Bursaries 2027: Study Funding for Previously Disadvantaged Youth

The JDK Benefit Trust is inviting qualifying South African students to apply for its 2027 Bursary Programme. This opportunity is for Black students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who are between 17 and 21 years old and wish to pursue undergraduate studies in specific fields.

Application Closing Date: Not specified
Location: Recognised tertiary institutions across South Africa
Programme Duration: Not specified
Stipend: Not specified (fully funded study support)
Minimum Qualification: Currently in Matric or completed Matric
Opportunity Type: Bursary

About the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Programme

The JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Programme aims to provide fully funded study support to students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. The programme also includes skills training and empowerment initiatives. These are designed to help beneficiaries become more self-sufficient and build sustainable futures.

The bursary is intended to support undergraduate studies in fields that are in demand. It seeks to empower young South Africans by removing financial barriers to higher education.

About JDK Benefit Trust

The JDK Benefit Trust is an organisation dedicated to supporting education and development in South Africa. It focuses on empowering previously disadvantaged individuals through various initiatives. The trust plays a role in helping students access tertiary education and develop skills for future success.

Fields of Study Covered

The bursary programme supports undergraduate studies in the following fields:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Health and Safety
• Human Resources
• Logistics
• Management Sciences
• Marketing

What the Bursary Offers

The JDK Benefit Trust describes the programme as fully funded. This means it covers study expenses. In addition to financial support for studies, beneficiaries may also receive skills training and empowerment support.

The exact breakdown of covered expenses, such as tuition, accommodation, books, or allowances, was not specified. However, the aim is to provide comprehensive support for students.

Programme Duration and Location

The duration of the bursary programme was not specified. The bursaries are intended for students studying at recognised tertiary institutions across South Africa. This includes universities, technicons, and colleges.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be a Black student.
• Be from a previously disadvantaged background.
• Be between 17 and 21 years old.
• Currently be in Matric or have already completed Matric.
• Be studying or planning to study towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the approved fields of study.
• Be studying or planning to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.

Competencies Required

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Self-motivation
• Ambition
• Passion for their chosen field of study
• A drive to succeed

Who Should Apply?

This bursary is ideal for young, Black South African students who are passionate about their academic pursuits and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. If you are currently in Matric or have completed it, are within the specified age range, and aim to study one of the listed fields at a South African tertiary institution, this opportunity could be for you. The trust looks for driven individuals ready to make the most of educational support.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following supporting documents:

• Certified copy of ID.
• Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results, if currently in Matric.
• Matric certificate, if Matric has already been completed.
• Full academic record, if currently studying.
• Proof of bank account.
• Bank confirmation letter or bank statement.
• Proof of address not older than three months.
• SARS Tax Income Reference Number, where applicable.

How to Apply

Applicants must first register an account on the JDK Benefit Trust website. After registering and logging in, applicants can complete the online bursary application. Ensure all required supporting documents are ready before submitting the online application.

Click here to register for a JDK Benefit Trust account

Click here to apply for JDK Benefit Trust Bursaries 2027

Important Application Notes

The bursary is specifically aimed at Black South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who are between 17 and 21 years old. Applicants must be pursuing undergraduate studies in one of the listed fields and must study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa. Incomplete applications or applications missing required supporting documents may not be considered.

Closing Date

The supplied bursary information does not specify a closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible while applications remain open.

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