Genesis Educational Foundation Trust
Genesis Educational Foundation Bursary
Closes
21 August 2026
Value
Tuition, books, allowances
Level
Honours or Master's
For
Disadvantaged South Africans
Sector
Economics & Health
Type
Full or partial bursary
About this bursary
The Genesis Educational Foundation Trust offers bursary opportunities for South African postgraduates. It funds students pursuing Honours or Master's qualifications in Economics, Public Health, and closely aligned disciplines. Funding covers core academic fees, with possible extension to accommodation and living costs depending on available trust resources.
Created by Genesis Analytics, the Trust aims to grow expertise in economic advisory, public policy, and health sectors. It focuses specifically on supporting talented individuals who face financial constraints.
Funding is strictly for postgraduate levels at accredited South African public universities. Selection places strong weight on academic history alongside historical disadvantage indicators.
Courses of study covered
What the bursary covers
Who can apply
You qualify if
- You must hold South African citizenship.
- You must be enrolled or planning to enroll for an Honours or Master's degree at a recognized local university.
- You need an overall minimum academic score of 65% in your undergraduate or Honours degree.
- You must come from a previously disadvantaged background according to Employment Equity guidelines.
- Your field of study must focus on Economics or Public Health.
You do not qualify if
- Undergraduate students are not eligible for this bursary.
- Foreign nationals may not apply.
- Students attending unaccredited or foreign institutions are excluded.
Documents you need to submit
- Certified copy of South African identity document
- Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae
- One-page motivation letter outlining personal goals and interest in Genesis practice areas
- Complete official academic transcripts from first year to present merged into a single PDF
- Honours academic transcript on official letterhead (if applying for Master's level)
- Recent academic writing sample, essay, or research assignment
Submit all documents in clear PDF format through the online portal.
How to apply
- 1Visit the Genesis Analytics website to research their practice areas before drafting your motivation.
- 2Gather and scan all required supporting documents into clear digital formats.
- 3Combine your full academic history into one single PDF file.
- 4Access the official online portal link.
- 5Complete all required fields and upload your supporting documents before the deadline.
Emailed applications will be automatically rejected.