2027 Land Bank Bursary

Opening date

02/11/2026 12:00 am

Closing date

30/11/2026 11:59 pm

Overview/Details

The Land Bank External Bursary Programme is now open for applications. It forms part of the Bank’s socio-economic development and skills pipeline initiatives, which aim to build capacity within South Africa’s agricultural sector.

The programme supports the development of future professionals by addressing critical and scarce skills, and it promotes the participation of youth from historically disadvantaged and rural communities. It aims to build a sustainable talent pipeline, advance diversity within the agricultural finance ecosystem, and strengthen the professional capacity of the sector.

The bursary provides full tuition coverage at agricultural colleges registered with the Council on Higher Education (CHE). It also supports prescribed books and study materials, a monthly living allowance, and accommodation and meal allowances where applicable. Priority is given to undergraduate agricultural studies.

Requirements

  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must be between 18 and 28 years of age
  • Must demonstrate strong academic performance
  • Must show an interest in contributing to the agricultural sector
  • Must study at an agricultural college registered with the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
  • Priority is given to undergraduate agricultural studies
  • Preference is given to candidates from rural and historically disadvantaged backgrounds

Fields of study

Preference will be given to agriculture related qualifications in the following fields:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Agricultural Management
  • Agronomy
  • Crop Production
  • Plant Production
  • Animal Production
  • Animal Science
  • Livestock Production
  • Poultry Production
  • Horticulture
  • Agricultural Extension
  • Soil Science
  • Forestry
  • Farm Management
  • Agricultural Risk Management
  • Water Resource Management
  • Irrigation Management
  • Climate Smart Agriculture
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Precision Agriculture

What the bursary covers

  • Full tuition
  • Prescribed books and study materials
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Accommodation and meal allowances, where applicable

Required documents

Email your completed application form together with all required documents. The list of required documents is in the application form.

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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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This opportunity requires you to submit an application via email

Email Address: [email protected]

Instructions/Additional Information

  1. Complete the form and prepare all the required documents listed in it.
  2. Email your completed form and all the required documents to the provided email address.

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