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JDK Benefit Trust

Closing Date:

2026/10/31

Qualifications: Accounting, Economics, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Logistics, Management  Sciences, and Marketing

The JDK Benefit Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to Black students, for undergraduate studies within the following fields:

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

The Trust offers a fully-funded study programme, as well as skills training and various empowerment initiatives aimed at helping beneficiaries become self-sufficient and build a stronger, more sustainable future.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, to inform them if they have passed the first level of validation.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for this bursary (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

Bursary application guide

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must be Black
  • You must be a Previously Disadvantaged Individual (PDI)
  • You must be between 17 and 21 years old
  • You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa (University / Technikon /College)
  • You must be self-motivated and eager to succeed
  • You must be passionate and driven

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Full academic record, including academic results, if currently studying
  • Proof of Bank Account: Bank Account Confirmation Letter from Bank / Bank Statement
  • Proof of Address (not older than 3 months)
  • SARS Tax Income Reference Number (if applicable)
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