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30/09/2025 11:59 pm

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
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The information provided on this page is for general guidance only and may be subject to change. We recommend verifying details directly with the bursary provider. Funding is not guaranteed, and eligibility does not ensure an award.

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  • 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.
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