Achieve Academic Excellence with the UJ Merit Bursary 2025

Achieving your postgraduate dreams requires strong financial abilities. Many students fail to pursue further education because it is expensive. The UJ Merit Bursary is a golden opportunity for students who dream of graduating with a postgraduate qualification from UJ. Funding qualifications Masters and Doctoral qualifications costs a bit more than just undergraduate studies.

This articles explores details about the UJ Merit Bursary which includes eligibility and fields of study that are accepted. Furthermore, it provides guidelines to submit your application for 2025 academic year.

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What is the UJ Merit Bursary?

The University of Johannesburg initiated the bursary programme with the intention of assisting deserving students. The UJ Merit Bursary provides financial resources to postgraduate students embarking on a Master’s or Doctoral degrees at UJ. The bursary programme showcases the UJ’s commitment to promotion of diversity as it enables access to world class education.

UJ Merit Bursary Benefits

The UJ Merit Bursary provides financial support to cover expenses related to studies listed below:

Master’s Degree Benefits

Students undertaking a Master’s degree will have the following benefits:

• An annual amount of R7,130 for students with 70–74% aggregate marks.
• An annual amount of R10,970 for students with 75% or higher aggregate marks.

Doctoral Degree Benefits

Doctoral degree students will receive the following benefit:

• An annual amount of R10,970 for students with 70–74% aggregate marks.
• An annual amount of R16,460 for students with 75% or higher aggregate marks.

Eligibility Criteria for UJ Merit Bursary

Before you submit your application, check out the requirements for the bursary below:

• Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
• Applicants must possess excellent academic records.
• Applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 70% pass mark for a Master’s degree and 75% for a Doctoral degree .
• Applicants must be accepted or intend to register to study at UJ or another accredited South African university.

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How to Apply for the UJ Merit Bursary

Below are steps you must follow to apply for the UJ Merit Bursary:

• Step 1 – Visit the official UJ Merit Bursary application page
• Step 2 – Download the application form
• Step 3 – Complete the form and attach required documents:
  • Certified copy of your ID
  • Proof of your address
  • You academic record transcript
  • Proof of income of your guardians or parents (banking statements or payslips)

Complete application form together with supporting documents must be submitted to the following addresses:

1. Soweto Campus, at Admin Block Room,
2. Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, at Room E Ring,
3. Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, at Room A Red 30,
4. Doornfontein Campus Student Centre Campus, at Admin Building Reception.

*Please note: All documents must be certified and not older than 3 months.

Closing Date for applications

The UJ Merit Bursary application closing date changes each year. Students are encouraged to visit the UJ official website for updated information and deadlines.

Submission received later than the closing date will not be considered for funding.

Bursary Provider’s Contact Details

For inquiries related to the bursary, feel free to contact the UJ Financial Aid Office:

• Email address: rdmbatha@uj.ac.za
• Phone number: 011 559 4016

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