UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG BURSARIES APPLICATIONS OPEN 2025

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a variety of bursary opportunities for the 2025 academic year, catering to undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate students. Below is a comprehensive guide to the available bursaries, eligibility criteria, application processes, and important deadlines.

🎓 UJ Bursaries for 2025: Overview
1. Internal Merit Bursaries
These bursaries are awarded based on academic excellence and include: apply

Undergraduate Merit Bursary: Automatically allocated to current UJ students based on final Grade 12 results.

Leadership Awards Bursary: For students demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities.

Multiple Degrees Bursary: For students pursuing more than one degree.

M&D Merit Bursary: For Master’s and Doctoral students with outstanding academic records.
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Applications for merit bursaries can be submitted through the Bursaries and Scholarships Hive Portal. Students from other universities must apply and upload certified academic records.
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2. Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma Bursary
This bursary covers full tuition fees for students accepted or conditionally accepted into specific Honours or Postgraduate Diploma programs. Eligibility criteria include:
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First-time registration for the Honours/Postgraduate Diploma.

A minimum average of 60% in the final year major subject.

Full-time enrollment.
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Applications must be submitted through the respective faculty representatives. For detailed information and application forms, refer to the 2025 UJ Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma Bursary Application Form.
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3. 3rd Party Bursaries Controlled by UJ
These bursaries are managed by UJ on behalf of external sponsors. Applications must be submitted to the Bursary Office by 15 November 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
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4. External Bursaries
UJ encourages students to apply for external bursaries offered by various companies, municipalities, and government departments. Some available external bursaries include:
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BBD Bursary

Career Wise Bursaries

MINDS Scholarship

TTI Bursary

BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2025

Merieux NutriSciences Bursary

FNB Scholarship 2025

Rand Refinery Capped Bursary 2025

Schauenburg Education Trust 2026

Nedbank Bursary: Application deadline is 31 August 2025.

For more details and application procedures, visit the External Bursaries page.
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📝 Application Process
Determine Eligibility: Review the specific criteria for each bursary to ensure you qualify.

Prepare Documentation: Gather necessary documents such as certified ID copies, academic transcripts, and proof of acceptance into the relevant program.

Submit Application: Apply through the appropriate channels:

Internal bursaries via the Hive Portal.

Honours/Postgraduate Diploma bursaries through faculty representatives.

3rd Party bursaries submitted to the Bursary Office.

External bursaries through the respective organizations’ application processes.

Monitor Communication: Keep an eye on your email for updates regarding your application status.
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📅 Important Deadlines
3rd Party Bursaries: 15 November 2024

Nedbank External Bursary: 31 August 2025

Honours/Postgraduate Diploma Bursaries: Deadlines vary by faculty; contact the respective faculty representative for specific dates.
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📞 Contact Information
General Inquiries: +27 11 559 4555 / +27 87 240 6854

Email: mylife@uj.ac.za

Faculty Contacts: Refer to the 2025 UJ Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma Bursary Application Form for specific faculty contact details.
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