JB Marks Education Trust Fund

The JB Marks education trust fund bursary was established for NUM (National Union of Mineworkers) members and their families in order to empower and uplift them. It provides funding for their tertiary studies in the mining, energy and construction sectors. The JB Marks Education Trust Fund covers ALL courses at higher education level. Their fund gives financial support to those who otherwise could not afford a proper education leading to professional qualification and fulfilling careers, chiefly in the mining and related sectors. In special cases, they help learners from grades 10 to 12, but focus mainly on students working toward degrees and other qualifications at universities, colleges and technikons.

To be eligible for funding from the JB Marks Education Trust Fund, you must meet the following requirements: You must either be a member of NUM or a dependent of a NUM member (including children and spouses). You must be enrolled in an undergraduate qualification. You must be studying at a recognized and registered public tertiary institution in South Africa, such as a university, university of technology, or college. Please note that students from private institutions will not be considered for funding. You must not currently be receiving any other form of financial assistance. The following supporting documentation is required with every application (manual and online), should the applicant fail to produce ALL the supporting documentation required, their application will not be considered: 1. Union members payslip (for verification purposes). 2. Certified copy of applicant’s latest school results. 3. Certified ID copies of both the applicant and the union member. 4. Acceptance letter from the tertiary institution or letter verifying your application with the institution.

You will need to apply online. You will need to submit the following supporting documentation when you apply online: Union member/official's payslip (to verify your eligibility) Certified copy of latest academic results Certified copies of applicant and union member/official's ID documents Acceptance letter from university Motivation letter (post graduate studies) Kindly note that we do not accept applications submitted via email. If your application is successful, the JB Marks office will contact you via an acceptance letter sent to your email, physical, or postal address. Additionally, a list of successful applicants will be forwarded to NUM branches across the country. In the event that you do not receive any communication from the JB Marks Education Trust Fund office by the end of December, it means that your application was unsuccessful.