UJ Honours Bursary 2025-2026
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is offering an excellent opportunity for candidates in specific departments to complete their Honours degree with fully paid tuition fees*. The bursaries are available to students who have been accepted or conditionally accepted for an Honours degree at a host department within UJ. Please note that terms and conditions apply, and the availability of funds is a determining factor.
UJ Honours Bursaries Available in the Following Study Areas:
Faculty Disciplines
Art, Design and Architecture
- All Honours Specializations
Education
- All Honours/Postgraduate Diploma Specializations
Economics and Financial Sciences
- Economics and Econometrics
Health Sciences
- Sport and Movement Studies
Humanities
- African Languages
- Afrikaans
- Anthropology and Development Studies
- Communication Studies
- English
- French
- Greek and Latin Studies
- Historical Studies
- Journalism, Film and Television
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religion Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Strategic Communication
Management
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Information Management
- Information Technology Management
- Logistics Management
- Marketing Management
- Public Management and Governance
- Strategic Management
- Tourism Development
- Transport Economics
Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Energy Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- Informatics
- Information Technology
Contact Information for Faculty Representatives
For more information, please contact the Faculty Representatives listed below:
Art, Design and Architecture
- Mrs. Adéle Maritz
- Contact Number: 011 559 1126
- Email: amaritz@uj.ac.za
College of Business and Economics
- Mr. Isaac Seeletse
- Contact Number: 011 559 2725
- Email: iseeletse@uj.ac.za
- Ms. Doret Heyneke
- Contact Number: 011 559 2362
- Email: dheyneke@uj.ac.za
Education
- Ms. Nozizwe Sibisi
- Contact Number: 011 559 3503
- Email: edubursaries@uj.ac.za
Engineering
- Ms. Hastings Mbewe
- Contact Number: 011 559 3667
- Email: hastingsm@uj.ac.za
Health Sciences
- Ms. Bathabile Vilakazi
- Contact Number: 011 559 6234
- Email: bathabilev@uj.ac.za
- Ms. Cheryl Ann Volkwyn
- Contact Number: 011 559 6949
- Email: cherylv@uj.ac.za
Humanities
- Ms. Sune Theunissen
- Contact Number: 011 559 2197
- Email: stheunissen@uj.ac.za
Science
- Mr. Cyril Mashele
- Contact Number: 011 559 4168
- Email: cyrilm@uj.ac.za, web-science@uj.ac.za
Additional Information
For further details on the UJ Honours Bursary Programme, please refer to the 2025-2026 Postgraduate Funding Opportunities Brochure available on the University of Johannesburg’s website. Ensure to reach out to the respective faculty contacts for specific queries or assistance with the application process.
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the UJ Honours Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025-2026. Students are encouraged to apply early and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
