The Reatile Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), is inviting eligible students to apply for its 2027 undergraduate bursary programme.
The bursary aims to support financially needy students and contribute to the development of skills in selected engineering, accounting and environmental fields.
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Fields of Study
Bursaries are available for full-time undergraduate studies at the University of Johannesburg in the following fields:
Accounting (BCom)
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Be a South African citizen.
Meet the bursary’s race eligibility requirements as stated in the application criteria.
Have completed Matric.
Be studying full-time at the University of Johannesburg.
Be entering the second, third or fourth year of study in 2027.
Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in 2026.
Demonstrate financial need.
Have a combined household gross income of no more than R45,000 per month.
Not be receiving another bursary or third-party financial support.
Demonstrate a willingness to make a positive difference.
Applicants should carefully check the official application form to confirm all eligibility requirements.
What Does the Bursary Cover?
The Reatile Foundation Trust bursary covers the following expenses:
Registration fees
Tuition fees
Books
Accommodation
Meal allowance
Funding is subject to the bursary programme’s conditions. Students who fail a subject are responsible for the cost of rewriting it. The Trust also sponsors a student only once per level of study.
Graduates whose qualifications align with scarce and critical skills may have an opportunity to apply for an internship programme at Egoli Gas. This opportunity is not guaranteed.
Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit clear copies of the following documents with the completed application form:
Certified copy of ID document.
Full academic record showing marks.
Motivational letter explaining leadership qualities and how the applicant intends to make a difference after completing their studies.
Invoice showing estimated study costs.
Proof of combined household gross income, including three months of parents’ or guardians’ bank statements.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Missing documents may result in the application being disqualified.
How to Apply
Download the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Application Form for 2027.
Complete the form and ensure all required information is provided.
Attach all supporting documents.
Email your completed application to bursaries@reatile.co.za.
Use the subject line Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary 2027.
Submit your application before the closing date.
Download the application form:
https://www.uj.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/uj_reatile_foundation_trust_applicationform_2027.pdf
Application email: bursaries@reatile.co.za
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Enquiries
Contact person: Ms Emily Faro
Telephone: 010 593 2415
Email: bursaries@reatile.co.za
For additional information, visit the Reatile Foundation Trust website:
https://www.reatile.co.za/foundation
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