The JB Marks Education Trust Fund was formed in 1997 by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), as a means to address the need for empowering NUM members and dependents of NUM members, specifically those studying towards qualifications in the construction, mining and energy sectors.
Every year, the JB Marks Education Trust Fund awards bursaries to NUM members and their dependents, for studies towards undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. Each year, around 200 bursaries are awarded for undergraduate studies and around 50 bursaries are awarded for postgraduate studies.
NB! Please note the following before filling in the form:
- The bursary is open to NUM members and their dependents only (i.e. spouse and children).
- We pay out an amount which is determined by the course of studies for students who applied and meet the criteria depending on the availability of funds.
- Students who drop out within the first 6 months of study will be made to reimburse the bursary granted.
- Please check at your Regional Office if your name appears on the list of successful bursars at the beginning of December.
- If you have not received a JB Marks notice of acceptance letter by the end of January or your name does not appear on the NUM regional list, you are unsuccessful.
- Closing date for all application forms (Manual and Online) is the 1st July of each year.
- Late and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
- Should a beneficiary receive any other financial aid outside of the Trust, their bursary will be terminated and the beneficiary will be liable to reimburse the Trust all the monies already paid towards their studies.
- Indicate as to whether you are receiving any other financial assistance for your studies outside of the Trust.
- We provide funding only to Nationally recognised and registered Educational Institutions. (No Private Colleges).
- We offer postgraduate studies to NUM members who have never been funded by the Trust.
- Changing the course of study/institution once the bursary is approved will lead to the immediate withdrawal of the bursary.
- Please note that this bursary cannot be used to pay for existing loans or debts.
- We do not accept faxed or copies of the application form because each form has a track number for each region.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JB MARKS EDUCATION TRUST FUND BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a NUM member OR a dependent of a NUM member (including children and spouses)
- You must be studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (postgraduate funding is only available to NUM members who have never been funded by the Trust)
- You must be studying at a recognised and registered public tertiary institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or College – students from private institutes will NOT be funded)
- You must NOT currently be in receipt of any other funding
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Applicants ID document (certified copy)
- Most recent results: Matric or tertiary (certified copy)
- NUM Members ID document (certified copy)
- NUM Members latest payslip
- Proof of acceptance from your institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of dependency if applicants surname is different from the NUM member (Abridged Birth Certificate/ Clinic Immunization Card/ Magistrate Guardianship letter/ Medical Aid Beneficiary Certificate/ Marriage Certificate)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE JB MARKS EDUCATION TRUST FUND BURSARY
1 July 2024.
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the JB Marks Education Trust Fund directly:
Technical issues email: info@jbmarksedutrust.co.za
Tel: 011 492 0601
For technical issues, email: applications@jbmarksedutrust.co.za
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JB MARKS EDUCATION TRUST FUND BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary Application 2025
NB! Proof of dependency
In cases where the dependent’s surname differs from the principal member, proof of dependency will be required, i.e. Marriage Certificate for Spouses, Abridged Birth Certificate, Clinic Immunization Card, Medical Aid Beneficiary Certificate or Magistrate Guardianship letter.
NB! Only successful applicants will be notified in writing.
Successful candidates will be contacted with an acceptance letter (via physical delivery, post or email), as well as to all NUM national branches. If you do not receive any correspondence or acceptance letter by 31 January 2025, and your name is not on the NUM regional list, regard your application as unsuccessful.
Please ensure that you supply us with the correct postal address and email address.
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