JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – JSE & JEF
JSE Limited was established in 1887 during the first gold rush in South Africa. It is the oldest and biggest stock exchange in Africa, and was previously known as the JSE Securities Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
The JSE is now ranked in 19th place amoung the largest stock exchange markets in the world, according to market capitalisation. The company offers efficient and secure primary and secondary capital markets in a variety of securities. They are the go-to for international and national investors who wish to gain exposure to South African and African leading capital markets.
The JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) was formed in order to support students and help them achieve their academic goals.
ABOUT THE JEF BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) is inviting students to apply for their
bursary
programme, for the
2026 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded for
Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Honours level) studies
, at selected universities, within the following fields:
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Economics
Finance
Informatics
Information Technology
Mathematics
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 JSE Empowerment Fund Bursary.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JEF BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (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 have completed Matric
You must be studying full-time towards a degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or Postgraduate (Honours) level of study in 2026
You must be studying at one of these Universities in South Africa: 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 must have a strong academic record
You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70%
You must have a total household income of NOT more than R650 000 per annum
You must be from the designated group
You must be from a previously disadvantaged background
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JEF BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at:
JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary Application 2026
Reference number: jse_000672
Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Full academic record/ transcripts, including most recent results (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of university registration (on institutions letterhead)
Proof of parents/ guardians household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable) (certified copies)
Proof of residence
An affidavit to confirm that all the information provided on the application is correct
read about what an affidavit if here
CLOSING DATE FOR THE JEF BURSARY
31 October 2025.
(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 Johannesburg Stock Exchange directly:
Contact person: Boipelo Makhoba (Learning & Development Bursary Coordinator)
Email: JEF@jse.co.za
Te: 011 520 7982
Contact page: https://www.jse.co.za/contact-us
Please do NOT contact the Johannesburg Stock Exchange 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 September 2025.
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.
What's Covered
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Eligibility Criteria
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Application Requirements
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Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 08, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Computer Science & IT
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-9DF37210