John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary 2026-2027
The John Davidson Educational Trust is now accepting applications for bursary funding for the 2026-2027 academic year. This bursary is specifically designed for postgraduate students pursuing studies in Engineering and Accounting at the Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, and Masters levels. The selected universities for this programme are the University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Witwatersrand (WITS), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), and Rhodes University (RU).
Programme Details
Duration: Bursaries are awarded for one academic year.
Selection Process: Successful candidates will be informed by their respective universities. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the bursary:
- Must be pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, or Masters qualification in Engineering or Accounting in 2026-2027.
- Must be enrolled at UCT, WITS, UKZN, or RU.
- Must have a strong academic record.
- Must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in their undergraduate degree studies.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Application Process
Step 1: Contact the Postgraduate Financial Aid Department at your university.
Step 2: Write a motivational letter to the Trustees (guidelines available in the application form).
Step 3: Compile your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Step 4: Download and complete the John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary Application Form 2026-2027 (.pdf).
Step 5: Gather the following supporting documents:
- Complete university transcript to date.
- Formal fee estimation of your course.
- Motivational letter (details on page 12 of the application form).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Signed Declaration and Consent (page 13 of the application form).
Step 6: Submit your application form and documents to the Postgraduate Funding Office at your university.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 5 February. Late applications will not be considered, so ensure you apply before the deadline.
Contact Information
For any questions or assistance regarding this bursary programme, please contact the financial aid office at your university directly.
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