John Thompson Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

Reviewed & verified by Naledi KhumaloSenior Admissions and Bursaries EditorVerified

John Thompson builds industrial and utility boilers and air pollution control systems, a business that began in England during the Industrial Revolution and is now a division of ACTOM. Its bursary funds engineering, finance and IT students with financial need, and gives preference to those in their final year.

About the John Thompson Bursary

• Fields: engineering, finance and information technology.
• Levels: undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Covers study costs, with the package set per student.

John Thompson Bursary eligibility requirements

• South African citizen with Matric.
• Studying in a listed field at an accredited South African institution.
• At least a 60% overall average, and demonstrated financial need.
• Preference for final-year students.

How to apply for the John Thompson Bursary

1. Prepare a certified ID and certified proof of residence (both no older than three months), your recent academic record on the institution’s letterhead, a fee breakdown and your parents’ or guardians’ proof of income.
2. Email them to AJTHumanResourceJHB@johnthompson.co.za with “John Thompson Bursary” and the year in the subject line. There is no form.
3. Submit before the closing date in the year’s advert.

Closing date

17 November 2023 in the last confirmed round. No 2027 date has been announced.

Contact details

• Human Resources: AJTHumanResourceJHB@johnthompson.co.za
• Website: johnthompson.co.za

Engineering students should also apply to the ACTOM bursary, John Thompson’s parent group, and see the funders on our engineering bursaries page.

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