The John Davidson Educational Trust is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded to for Postgraduate studies in Engineering and Accounting (at Postgraduate Diploma, Honours and Masters level), at selected Universities, namely: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Witwatersrand (WITS), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Rhodes University (RU).
MORE ABOUT THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION
Bursaries will be awarded for one academic year.
The John Davidson Educational Trust will inform the University of the successful candidates. Applicants who do not receive any feedback from their University, should regard their application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours or Masters qualification in Engineering or Accounting, in 2025
- You must be studying at one of these Universities in South Africa: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Witwatersrand (WITS), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Rhodes University (RU)
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your undergraduate degree studies
- You must show financial need
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST BURSARY
Candidate must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: contact the Postgraduate Financial Aid Department at your university.
Step 2: write a motivational letter to the Trustees (further information can be found on the application form below) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
Step 3: compile your Curriculum Vitae (CV) (read our tips on how to compile a CV)
Step 4: download the John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf) and complete sections 3 to 7.
Step 5: gather the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Complete University transcript to date
- Formal fee estimation of your course
- Motivational letter (see page 12 of the application form for more info)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Signed Declaration and Consent (see page 13 of the application form)
Step 6: submit your application form and documents to the Postgraduate Funding Office at your university.
CLOSING DATE FOR THE JOHN DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL TRUST BURSARY
7 February 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)