JDK Benefit Trust Bursary for 2027

The JDK Benefit Trust invites eligible Black students to apply for undergraduate bursary funding for the 2027 academic year. The published eligible fields include accounting, economics, health and safety, human resources, logistics, management sciences and marketing. Applicants should ensure that their chosen qualification is in one of these areas and should read the full eligibility criteria before beginning the application. The programme is intended to support students who can use their studies to build professional capability and improve their long term opportunities.

The current programme notice describes the award as a fully funded study programme and also refers to skills training and other empowerment initiatives intended to help beneficiaries become self sufficient. Applicants should review the official notice for detailed academic requirements, identity and financial documentation, the application form and the terms attached to the award. The available notice states that shortlisted candidates will be contacted within four weeks after the closing date to advise whether they passed the first validation stage.

The published closing date for the 2027 intake is 31 October 2026. Applicants should submit the completed application through the instructions provided in the current bursary notice and ensure that all supporting information is accurate. Selection is not guaranteed by meeting the listed minimum criteria.