{"id":31219,"date":"2025-09-29T11:47:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31219"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:48:05","slug":"jdk-benefit-trust-bursary-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/jdk-benefit-trust-bursary-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Progrrame (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The JDK Benefit Trust, founded in 2016, drives public benefit initiatives that align with its donor\u2019s mission of uplifting Black communities in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trust focuses strongly on education and empowerment, especially for Black women and individuals with disabilities from historically marginalised groups. Its programmes aim to build self-sufficiency and promote socio-economic advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the Trust supports employees, clients, and community members, ensuring its impact reaches across society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-jdk-benefit-trust-bursary-programme-fields-covered\">About the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Programme \u2013 Fields Covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>JDK Benefit Trust Bursary<\/strong> now accepts applications for the <strong>2026 academic year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trust awards bursaries to <strong>Black South African students<\/strong> pursuing undergraduate studies in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4156251305\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-about-the-jdk-benefit-trust-bursary-programme\">More About the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bursary provides life-changing opportunities for students who meet the eligibility requirements. Importantly, the Trust will notify shortlisted candidates <strong>within four weeks after the closing date<\/strong>. This ensures transparency in the selection process and helps applicants plan their next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-requirements\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to qualify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be <strong>Black<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a <strong>Previously Disadvantaged Individual (PDI)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be aged <strong>between 17 and 21 years old<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be <strong>currently in Matric<\/strong> or must have <strong>completed Matric<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must plan to pursue an <strong>undergraduate qualification<\/strong> in one of the listed fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must study at a <strong>recognised South African tertiary institution<\/strong> (University, Technikon, or College).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must show motivation, passion, and determination to succeed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1818050920\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply-for-the-jdk-benefit-trust-bursary\">How to Apply for the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must submit your application <strong>online<\/strong> via the official portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/jdkbenefittrust.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JDK Benefit Trust Bursary Application 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-required-supporting-documents\">Required Supporting Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must include clear copies of the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certified copy of <strong>ID document<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matric results<\/strong> or <strong>Grade 11 results<\/strong> (if currently in Matric).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 academic record<\/strong> (school report or latest semester marks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of bank account<\/strong> (confirmation letter from your bank or recent bank statement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of address<\/strong> (not older than three months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SARS Tax Income Reference Number<\/strong> (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: incomplete applications will not be considered. Ensure you submit all the required documents before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-closing-date-for-the-jdk-benefit-trust-bursary\">Closing Date for the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application deadline is <strong>31 October 2025<\/strong>.<br>Apply early to avoid last-minute challenges, as the Trust does not accept late submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-593969197\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-the-bursary-provider\">Contact the Bursary Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any questions about this bursary, contact the JDK Benefit Trust directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@jdkbenefittrust.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact page:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jdkbenefittrust.co.za\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/jdkbenefittrust.co.za\/contact\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>JDK Benefit Trust Bursary South Africa 2026<\/strong> represents more than financial support; it opens the door to education, empowerment, and long-term socio-economic growth. By targeting Black students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the Trust ensures that opportunities reach those who need them most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspiring applicants should prepare their documents carefully and submit their applications before the closing date to secure this valuable opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/common-mistakes-students-make-when-applying-for-bursaries\/\">Common Mistakes Students Make When Applying for Bursaries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary 2026 in South Africa. Funding for Black students in Accounting, HR, Marketing, Teaching, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":31222,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the JDK Benefit Trust Bursary 2026 in South Africa. Funding for Black students in Accounting, HR, Marketing, Teaching, and more.","footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[1894,2197],"class_list":{"0":"post-31219","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bursaries-scholarships","8":"tag-bursaries","9":"tag-bursaries-and-scholarships"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31219"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31223,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31219\/revisions\/31223"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}