The Reatile Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), invites eligible South African students to apply for the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Bursary Location: University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate
Fields of Study
The bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies at the University of Johannesburg in the following fields:
- BCom Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
What the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Covers
The bursary may cover the following study-related expenses:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Accommodation
- Meal allowance
Students who fail a subject will be responsible for the cost of rewriting that subject or course.
The Reatile Foundation Trust will only fund a student once per level of study.
Additional Opportunities
Graduates who complete qualifications aligned with scarce and critical skills may be given an opportunity to apply for internship opportunities at Egoli Gas.
This does not mean internship placement is automatically guaranteed.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be Black, as defined in terms of the BEE Act.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying at the University of Johannesburg.
- Be studying full-time in one of the approved fields.
- Be entering second, third or fourth year of study in 2027.
- Have achieved at least a 65% overall average in 2026.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a combined household gross income of no more than R45 000 per month.
- Not be receiving financial support from another bursary or third party.
- Demonstrate a willingness to make a positive difference.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Full academic record showing actual marks.
- Motivational letter.
- Invoice or quotation of estimated study costs.
- Parent or guardian proof of household income.
- Three months’ bank statements.
- Curriculum Vitae.
The motivational letter should explain the applicant’s leadership qualities and how they intend to make a difference after completing their studies.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants are expected to be contacted within one month after the closing date.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within that period should consider their applications unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applicants must download and complete the official Reatile Foundation Trust bursary application form.
Click here to download the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Application Form 2027
Completed applications and supporting documents must be emailed to:
Use the following email subject:
Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary 2027
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms Emily Faro
Telephone: 010 593 2415
Email: bursaries@reatile.co.za
Closing Date
23 October 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
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Apply for the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary 2027 for UJ students studying Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. Applications close 23 October 2026.