Reatile Bursary 2027: A 65% Average Is Only One Check
The Reatile Foundation Trust bursary 2027 is for current UJ students entering second, third or fourth year. Your 65% average is only one gate: household income and existing funding also matter.
Reatile Bursary 2027: A 65% Average Is Only One Check is a bursary offered by Reatile in Gauteng. Applications close on 23 Oct 2026.
Who can apply
- This is funding for continuing UJ students. Check the year you will enter in 2027, rather than using your current year as the answer.
- South African citizenship
- Black, as defined in terms of the BEE Act
- Matric completed
- Currently studying full-time at UJ
- Entering year two, three or four in 2027
- At least 65% overall average in 2026
- Financial need and willingness to make a positive difference
- BCom Accounting
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Documents you will need
- Use a full academic record showing actual marks. A certificate alone does not provide the academic evidence requested.
- Certified South African ID copy
- Full academic record with marks
- Motivational letter
- Invoice or quotation for estimated study costs
- Parent or guardian household income evidence
- Three months of parent or guardian bank statements
- Current CV
- In your motivation, connect a real leadership example to the difference you want to make after graduating. Describe what you did, who benefited and how your qualification supports that future contribution.
- For instance, a genuine peer-tutoring role can show responsibility and service. Use your own experience and make sure the details agree with your CV.
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to Reatile - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
Full details
The Reatile Foundation Trust bursary 2027 is for current UJ students entering second, third or fourth year. Your 65% average is only one gate: household income and existing funding also matter. Check all three before gathering documents for the 23 October 2026 deadline.
Start with your eligibility, then build a document pack that supports what you write on the form. A strong motivation cannot replace the required academic or financial evidence.
Which details determine whether this bursary fits you?
Do you meet the study-year and citizenship requirements?
This is funding for continuing UJ students. Check the year you will enter in 2027, rather than using your current year as the answer.
Check your qualification against these five supported fields:
How should you check the R45 000 income limit?
The limit concerns combined monthly household income before deductions. Comparing only one parent’s salary or the amount paid into a bank account can give you the wrong answer.
For example, gross monthly incomes of R26 000 and R21 000 total R47 000. That exceeds the ceiling even though each income is individually below R45 000.
You must also have no financial support from another bursary or third party. If your funding situation is unclear, explain it to Reatile before assuming you qualify.
Which documents should you prepare before writing your email?
Use a full academic record showing actual marks. A certificate alone does not provide the academic evidence requested.
In your motivation, connect a real leadership example to the difference you want to make after graduating. Describe what you did, who benefited and how your qualification supports that future contribution.
For instance, a genuine peer-tutoring role can show responsibility and service. Use your own experience and make sure the details agree with your CV.
How do you send a complete bursary submission?
- Download the 2027 Reatile Foundation Trust bursary form.
- Complete the relevant sections and follow the form’s instructions, including any required signatures.
- Attach your supporting documents. Open every attachment to check that the text, marks and amounts are readable.
- Email the form and documents to [email protected].
- Use the subject Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary 2027 and send everything by 23 October 2026. Keep your sent email and attachments.
For programme or document questions, contact Ms Emily Faro on 010 593 2415 or use the bursary email address above. Resolve missing-document questions before the deadline.
Which costs can you expect the bursary to support?
The listed study expenses are:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books
- Accommodation
- Meal allowance
Funding is provided only once per study level. If you fail a subject, you are responsible for the cost of rewriting that subject or course. Factor this condition into your study and financial planning.
Confirm allowance amounts and award conditions before budgeting for a specific payment.
What should you know about the possible Egoli Gas pathway?
Graduates with qualifications aligned to scarce and critical skills may have an opportunity to seek an Egoli Gas internship. The bursary does not guarantee an internship placement.
The Trust supports education and community development, including university studies in engineering, accounting and environmental fields. Your motivation should explain the contribution you want to make through your own discipline.
What might you still need to clarify before 23 October?
Can you receive this bursary for your first year at UJ?
The 2027 criteria specify entry into second, third or fourth year. Matric completion alone does not meet that study-year requirement.
Does household income of exactly R45 000 meet the ceiling?
Yes, the stated limit is no more than R45 000 gross per month. You must still meet the financial-need requirement and all other criteria.
Can you combine Reatile funding with NSFAS?
The criteria exclude other bursary or third-party financial support. Disclose your NSFAS position and ask Reatile to confirm your eligibility before proceeding.
What if your final 2026 results are not available yet?
Ask Reatile which current academic record it will accept before closing. Do not assume missing results can be sent after the deadline.
When should you expect feedback?
Shortlisted students are expected to be contacted within one month after closing. The stated guidance is to regard the outcome as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback within that period.
Actionable Next Steps
Confirm your 2027 study year, combine the household gross income figures and check existing funding. Then prepare your evidence, complete the form and send the full pack before 23 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Reatile Bursary 2027: A 65% Average Is Only One Check?
The Reatile Bursary 2027: A 65% Average Is Only One Check is a bursary offered by Reatile for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Accounting/Finance, and Commerce/Business. The Reatile Foundation Trust bursary 2027 is for current UJ students entering second, third or fourth year. Your 65% average is only one gate: household income and existing funding also matter. You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the Reatile bursary?
To qualify for the Reatile bursary, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include This is funding for continuing UJ students. Check the year you will enter in 2027, rather than using your current year as the answer., South African citizenship, and Black, as defined in terms of the BEE Act. It is open to applicants at Matric and Undergraduate level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted.
When does the Reatile bursary close?
According to our sources, the Reatile bursary closes on 23 October 2026. We last checked this listing on 19 October 2026. We always recommend verifying the closing date on the official listing, as providers sometimes extend or bring forward their deadlines.
What documents do I need to apply?
For the Reatile bursary you will typically need to prepare Use a full academic record showing actual marks. A certificate alone does not provide the academic evidence requested., Certified South African ID copy, Full academic record with marks, and Motivational letter. Make sure any copies you submit are certified and clearly legible, as incomplete applications are often rejected. It also helps to scan everything in advance so you can upload or attach the documents quickly when you apply.
How do I apply for the Reatile bursary?
Our sources do not publish an official application link for the Reatile bursary, so apply through Reatile directly - search for the bursary on the provider's own website or contact them using the details in their advert. As a general rule, you apply by completing the provider's online or emailed form and attaching the requested documents before the deadline. Prepare your documents in advance and keep a copy of everything you submit so you can follow up if needed.
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