JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary South Africa 2025

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. The Trust was named after John Beaver Marks, a South African activist and leader and strong believer in empowerment and emancipation for workers via education. The Trust’s mission has always been to fund the educational expenses of its members and since its inception has funded over 1000 bursars and awarded over R280 million to more than 2000 beneficiaries.

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

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Applications must be submitted online at:JB Marks Education Trust Fund Bursary Application 2025 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the JB Marks bursary. 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 payslipProof 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)