John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary 2022
About The John Davidson Educational Bursary
It is inviting students to apply for bursary funding for the 2022 academic year.
Fields Covered By The John Davidson Educational Bursary
Postgraduate studies in:
- Engineering
- Accounting (at Postgraduate Diploma, Honours and Masters level)
At following universities:
- the University of Cape Town
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Rhodes University.
Eligibility Criteria For The John Davidson Educational Bursary
The following are the minimum requirements for the bursary programme. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, your application will not be considered.
- You must be studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma, Honours or Masters qualification in Engineering or Accounting, in 2022
- You must be studying at one of these Universities in South Africa: University of Cape Town, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Rhodes University
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must show financial need
Documents Required For The John Davidson Educational Bursary
The following documents are required for the bursary programme. If you do not submit the required documents along with your application. Your application will not be considered.
- Full academic record, including previous years academic transcripts (certified copy)
- Approved leave form, or letter from your employer, confirming that you have been granted study leave for the duration of your studies, if only study leave (also state whether you are receiving your salary in part of full, while on study leave)
- Motivational essay stating why you should be awarded the bursary, including details such as: why you are special or different, your financial situation and why you need the bursary, your career goals, your reason for selecting your qualification at postgraduate level, your goals for 5 years time (maximum 300 words)
- Brief Curriculum Vitae about yourself, academic records and other achievements (1 page)
How To Apply For The John Davidson Educational Bursary
If you want to apply for the bursary programme - download and complete the John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary Application Form 2022 (.pdf)
Your application must be submitted to the financial aid/advisor of your univesity.
- University of Cape Town: 2nd Level, Otto Beit Building, Upper Campus (hard-copies must be dropped in the box behind the gate)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal: find the details of your financial aid advisor on your campus here: https://studentfunding.ukzn.ac.za/about-us/
- Rhodes University: Main Administration Block in Room 206: https://www.ru.ac.za/registrar/sub-sections/financialaidoffice/
Closing Date For The John Davidson Educational Bursary
1 February 2022
If you submit your application after the closing date, your application will not be considered.