The JSE Empowerment Fund offers bursaries to students for the year 2026. Students can now send their applications to join this program. The bursary is backed by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange which is South Africa’s main stock market. This is a good chance for students who want to study but need money to pay for their education. The JSE wants to help students reach their goals through this bursary program.
Fields or Topics Covered
We offer bursaries for students who want to study at college or university. These bursaries can help pay for basic degrees and honors degrees. You can apply for these bursaries if you plan to study any of the listed subjects below.
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- Information Technology
- Informatics
- Data Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Accounting
Who All Can Apply ? – Eligibility
If you wanna apply for the bursaries you must meet all the below mentioned requirements :
- You Should be a South African citizen
- You Should have completed Matric
- You Should be studying full-time towards a degree in one of the listed fields
- You Should be entering 2nd, 3rd, or Honours year of study in 2026
- You Should be registered at one of these South African universities:
- 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)
- University of the Free State (UFS)
- University of Fort Hare (UFH)
- Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
- North-West University (NWU)
- You Should have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
- You Should have a total household income not exceeding R650 000 per annum
- You Should be from a previously disadvantaged background
Advantages Of The Bursaries
The scholarship helps students pay for their school fees and study materials. This money makes it easier for students to concentrate on learning instead of worrying about costs. Students can use the funds for textbooks supplies and other school expenses. It takes away the stress of paying for education so they can do better in their classes.
Mandatory Documents
- South African ID document
- Full academic record/transcripts, including the most recent results (on university letterhead)
- Proof of university registration (on university letterhead)
- Proof of household income (parents’/guardians’ latest payslips, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant/pension if applicable)
- Proof of residence
- Affidavit confirming that all information provided is correct
Procedure for Application
You need to send your application through the JSE website. First make an account on the site and then log in to submit your application.