JDK Benefit Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – JDK BENEFIT TRUST

Founded in 2016, the JDK Benefit Trust was established to promote public benefit initiatives that resonate with its donor’s core mission of supporting Black communities in South Africa.

The Trust’s vision centers on empowering Black women and individuals with disabilities from historically marginalized groups, fostering self-sufficiency through a range of targeted programs. Prioritizing education, the Trust offers resources and opportunities to its beneficiaries—including employees, clients, and broader community members—as part of its broader goal to drive socio-economic advancement.
 

ABOUT THE JDK BENEFIT TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The JDK Benefit Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

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

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

 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Accounting Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Economics & HR Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE JDK BENEFIT TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the JDK Benefit Trust bursary.

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JDK BENEFIT TRUST BURSARY

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):

• 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 have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards a 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

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JDK BENEFIT TRUST BURSARY

Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Complete the online application: JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Application 2025
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary.

Step 2: Submit the following documents via email to: applications.jdkbenefitstrust@autofitters.co.za
(Insert the words “JDK Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

The submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified:

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric Results or Grade 11 Results if currently in Matric
• 2024 Academic Records to date (school report or latest semester marks)
• 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)
• Proposed area of study and Document of Acceptance from Tertiary Institution confirming acceptance for study/ education in 2025

Step 3: Submit a 1-minute short introduction video, via WhatsApp to: 060 967 5908
The video should introduce yourself, your family, tell about your core values and what drives you. Be sure to include your name, surname and ID number.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE JDK BENEFIT TRUST BURSARY

29 November 2024 (at 10:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the JDK Benefit Trust directly:
Contact person: Helga Weideman
Email: applications.jdkbenefitstrust@autofitters.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact the JDK Benefit Trust if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.