Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – REATILE FOUNDATION TRUST

The Reatile Foundation Trust is a Non-profit wholey black-owned organization, created by the Reatile Group in 2003 to take advantage of opportunities made possible by the economic transformation of South Africa. Reatile has been successful in operating, managing, maintaining, and growing a portfolio of investments with some of the biggest energy companies within the country and the world.

The company has also actively participated in many aspects of the energy sector, with its team of experts developing and maintaining effective relationships with energy sector giants. Reatile’s values are integrity, respect, trust, diversity, perseverance, empowering its employees, diversity, and sustainability. The Reatile Group is also passionate about the socio-economic development of South Africa and has the ultimate goal of “uplifting the African child.”
 

ABOUT THE REATILE FOUNDATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Reatile Foundation Trust, partnered with the University of Johannesburg, is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), within the following fields:

• Accounting
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Accounting Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE REATILE FOUNDATION TRUST BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, books, accommodation and a meal allowance.

It is important to note that if a candidate fails a subject, it will be their responsibility to pay for the rewrite of their test/ course. Reatile Trust Will also only sponsor a student once per level of study.

Reatile bursary graduates who obtain qualifications that align with scarce and critical skills may also be given the opportunity to apply for the company’s internship programme at Egoli Gas.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 month of the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by then, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REATILE FOUNDATION TRUST 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 South African citizen
• You must be black (as determined by the BEE Act)
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
• You must be studying full-time towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2025
• You must have obtained a minimum overall aggregate of 65% in 2024
• You must be in financial need
• You must have a combined household gross income of NOT more than R30 000 per month
• You must NOT be receiving any other financial support from any other bursaries or a third-party
• You must be eager to make a difference

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE REATILE FOUNDATION TRUST BURSARY

Download and complete the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary Application 2025 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Full academic record (must include your marks- not certificates)
• Motivational letter demonstrating your leadership qualities and how you will make a difference once you have completed your studies (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)
• Invoice of estimated costs
• Parents or guardians proof of combined household gross income (3 months bank statements)
• Curriculum Vitae

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursaries@reatile.co.za
(Insert the words “Reatile Foundation Trust Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE REATILE FOUNDATION TRUST BURSARY

9 January 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date 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 Reatile directly:
Contact Person: Ms Emily Faro
Tel: 010 593 2415
Email: bursaries@reatile.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Reatile or UJ if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in December 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.