Overview/Details

The Department of Agriculture offers comprehensive bursaries to support South African citizens pursuing agricultural studies in critical and scarce-skill fields. The bursary aims to uplift disadvantaged individuals from rural and poverty-stricken areas, covering full academic and living costs for the 2026 academic year.

Bursary Coverage:

  • Tuition fees
  • Accommodation
  • Textbooks
  • Meals
  • Monthly allowance

Requirements

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must be pursuing or intending to study in an agriculture-related field listed below
  • Meet minimum National Senior Certificate requirements per field (see below)
  • Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • Combined household income should be disclosed and supported with proof (no affidavits accepted)

Eligible Fields of Study & Requirements:

  1. BSc Eng. Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering – Maths & Physical Science: Level 6 (70–79)
  2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.) – Maths & Physical Science: Level 6
  3. BSc Agric. Entomology / Food Science / Animal Science / Plant Pathology / Soil Science / Agronomy / Viticulture and Oenology – Maths & Physical Science: Level 5 (60–69)
  4. BAS Food Science and Technology / Diploma in Food Technology – Maths & Physical Science: Level 4 (50–59)
  5. Advanced Diploma in Agriculture-Related Fields – Various specializations

Location

South Africa

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This opportunity requires you to submit an application via email

Email Address: Externalbursaries@dalrrd.gov.za
  • Download and complete the application form
  • Submit completed form and required documents via email (Click on Apply via Email button)
  • Required documents include:
    • Certified ID (applicant and parents/guardians)
    • Grade 12 results and university acceptance letter
    • Academic record if already in tertiary
    • Proof of income (salary advice not older than 3 months)
    • SASSA letter (if applicable)
    • Proof of unemployment from Dept. of Labour (if applicable)
  • Documents must be submitted within 3 days after Matric results if not initially available.

This opportunity requires you to submit an application physically or by mail

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