Student funding

UJenius Merit Bursary

UJenius Merit Bursary: UJ Orange Carpet members can continue into the UJenius Club from second year and qualify for an internal merit bursary by maintaining the published academic standard. This page explains the official route without promising an award.

Evidence checked University of JohannesburgAutomatic university consideration — no separate form
Short answer

The route is for UJ Orange Carpet members progressing from second year to the final year of undergraduate study. To join or retain UJenius membership, the student must have completed a full course load in the preceding year with a year average of at least 75% and no individual module below 70%.

What it may cover

Funding and study level

Qualifying UJenius Club members receive a UJenius merit bursary plus programme benefits such as development workshops, events, library privileges and priority consideration for regulated study-abroad opportunities. The 2027 brochure does not publish one guaranteed bursary amount.

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What to do

How the automatic award works

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Check how this route worksAutomatic university consideration — no separate form. Old adverts and screenshots may have expired.

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Compare the rules with your situationRead the short answer above one condition at a time. If a condition is unclear, ask the provider before sending documents.

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Do not pay for a separate formApply for admission or register as required, keep your results and contact details current, and follow any evidence instruction in the short answer above.

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Keep your records privateSave results, document lists, submitted forms and reference numbers that apply to you. Never share an OTP, password or banking PIN.

Direct answers

UJenius Merit Bursary questions

Who should check UJenius Merit Bursary?

The route is for UJ Orange Carpet members progressing from second year to the final year of undergraduate study. To join or retain UJenius membership, the student must have completed a full course load in the preceding year with a year average of at least 75% and no individual module below 70%.

What can UJenius Merit Bursary pay for?

Qualifying UJenius Club members receive a UJenius merit bursary plus programme benefits such as development workshops, events, library privileges and priority consideration for regulated study-abroad opportunities. The 2027 brochure does not publish one guaranteed bursary amount.

Is UJenius Merit Bursary open now?

Automatic university consideration — no separate form. The official source was checked on 31 August 2026; confirm the live call before sending documents.