Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust Bursary 2027

About this bursary

The Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust provides partial bursaries for postgraduate students across South Africa. Funding is available for Master's and Doctoral degree studies in any field. Grants are capped at R25 000 per year and are paid directly to the university where the student is registered.

Ethel Eriksen established the Trust in 1981 to help deserving university graduates complete advanced degrees. The grant aims to assist students who demonstrate strong academic potential but require financial support to complete their higher qualifications.

Bursaries are granted for one academic year at a time. Funding recipients must reapply each year to be considered for continued support. Applicants must also be capable of paying any remaining study fees that exceed the R25 000 bursary allocation.

Courses of study covered

Master's degrees (all fields)

Doctoral degrees (all fields)

What the bursary covers

Partial tuition funding up to a maximum of R25 000 per year

Direct payment of funds to the student's South African university account

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Documents you need to submit

Certified copy of your South African identity document
Certified copy of your latest official academic transcript from university
Proof of university acceptance or application on official letterhead
Detailed breakdown of estimated annual income, expenditure, and requested grant amount
Personal essay detailing your background, family, traits, and passions
Essay covering post-matric achievements, community projects, and leadership roles
Essay describing your study goals, future plans, and vision for South Africa
Two academic references submitted on the official EE Trust reference form

Reference forms must use the official EE Trust template available on their portal.

How to apply

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Register an account on the Ernst & Ethel Eriksen Trust application portal.
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Log into the portal after completing account registration.
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Fill out the online application form across all six required steps.
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Upload clear copies of your ID, academic records, fee estimates, and three essay documents.
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Obtain two completed academic reference forms and upload them to your application profile.
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Review your submitted details carefully and finalize your application before the closing date.

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Forms, downloads and links

Application portal

eriksentrust.co.za/Apply-Online

User registration

eriksentrust.co.za/User-Registration

EE Trust Reference Form (PDF)

eriksentrust.co.za/Portals/0/Documents/EETrustReference.pdf

Email the bursary team

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