Agriculture Bursaries

SAFCOL Bursary Programme 2020

November 20, 2019

SAFCOL is calling on interested and suitable individuals to send in their application to possibly qualify for its Bursary Programme coverage for the 2020 academic year.

The South African Forestry Company SOC Ltd. is one of the largest South African forestry company operating under the Department of Public Enterprises. SAFCOL is present in Limpopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga and in some areas in the northern region of Mozambique. The organization is mandated to safely carry out various forestry activities such as timber harvesting and timber processing, as well as other related ventures.

SAFCOL employs approximately 5,000 individuals through indirect and direct hires. In effect, the organization is responsible for nearly 20,000 lives living in communities near the SAFCOL facility.

SAFCOL Bursary Programme 2020

The SAFCOL Bursary Programme opportunity is awarded to students taking up tertiary institution education at any recognized college or university. The prescribed fields of study covered by the bursary are usually determined by SAFCO’s operational and strategic requirements, not to mention wider industry needs.

This bursary opportunity offers coverage of the expenses:

Registration fees
Tuition
Book fees and other related learning materials
Accommodation and meals
Stipend for every semester

Upon completion of their qualifications, bursars are required to work back the coverage period of the bursary benefits.

Who should apply?

Candidates must be able to satisfy the following basic criteria to considered eligible to apply:

Must gain admission to a South African tertiary education institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education
Must be able to comply with the academic policies of the tertiary institution
Intending to already studying towards the following qualifications:
- Wood Technology/Wood Science
- Structural/Construction Engineering and Management
- Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Human Settlement Development
- Mechanical Engineering
- Forest Scientific Research
- Agro-Forestry
- Wood Lumber Research
- Business Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Human Resource Management
- Eco/Agro-Tourism
- Project Management

How do I apply?

Candidates who are able to meet the initial eligibility requirements shown earlier can apply by downloading the application form. In addition, prepare the following supporting documents need to be sent along with application form:

Proof of admission or registration from a recognized SA tertiary education institution
Certified true copies of identity documents
Academic record or matric results

Click here to download the application form.

Important:

Read the application form carefully prior to filling it out
Make sure to leave no blank fields on the application form
Fill out the application form in BLOCK LETTERS

Send your correctly filled out application form with the supporting documents attached to: bursary@safcol.co.za

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 24 November 2019. Late submissions or incomplete requirements will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For further questions about this bursary offering, contact SAFCO directly at

Ms Portia Mavbhungu
Learning and Development Bursary Administrator
Tel: 013 754 2700

Bursaries

The Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme 2020

September 12, 2019

The Motsepe Foundation is inviting suitably qualified and deserving students to send in their application and qualify for its Bursary Programme for 2020.

Established in 1999 by Patrice Motsepe and Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the Foundation is based on the concept of “ubuntu”, which means looking out for your neighbor and other people in your community. Although based in South Africa, the Motsepe Foundation has a global reach as much as it is active on a national and local level.

The Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme

The Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme is awarded to exceptional students who are unable to further their studies due to financial constraints. In addition, students intending to pursue their degree in the following courses are eligible to apply:

University degrees related to Mathematics, Engineering, Medical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology, Arts, Agriculture and Law

Who should apply?

The following are the minimum requirements applicants need to meet in order to be considered for the bursary programme:

Must have obtained at least a 70% pass aggregate
Must be intending to pursue any of the above-mentioned qualifications
Able to provide proof of financial incapacity

What is the selection process?

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and will receive instructions to send June matric results
Applicants who make it to the final offer will submit their final matric results, proof of registration or admission letter from the tertiary education institution, student number and statement of fees (for current university students)

You can view the bursary advert by clicking here.

How do I apply?

Applicants who satisfy the bursary programme’s basic requirements will submit the following:

Completely filled out application form
June 2019 results
Proof of SA residence
Signed and stamped letter of confirmation from Social Services – child support, pensioners, orphans grant
Employment letter, bank statements (previous 3 months)
Certified affidavit that will support proof of income (self-employed parents or guardians

Download the application form by clicking the link below:

Motsepe Foundation Bursary 2020 application form

Send your application form along with the prescribed supporting documents to bursaries@motsepefoundation.org.

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 15 September 2019.

Contact Information

Call the Motsepe Foundation directly for any questions about its bursary programme at 011 324 1500.

Bursaries

GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme 2019

August 19, 2019

GWK is inviting qualified and interested parties to send in their application to qualify for its Bursary Programme for 2019.

GWK is one of the leading and most comprehensively diverse agricultural businesses in South Africa. It is a privately held company that pioneers in the agricultural and food value chain industry and heavily involved in providing a complete suite of agricultural solutions to farmers.

In addition, GWK also develops national and international markets for its producers, handling their produce trading and establishing viable trading channels for these products. The company is also involved in marketing its own food products.

GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme

As part of the company’s goal to further grow and develop the agricultural sector, it offers the Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme to qualified people who would like to pursue careers within the industry and are available in GWK. Some of these allied careers include the following:

Logistics
Procurement, cultivation,
Safex product trading
Procurement
Irrigation and mechanics
Insurance
Research and development
Livestock agents, marketers, auctioneers and adisors
Human resource management
Administration
Finance and accounting

The GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme will cover registration, book and class fees. It is open to students who are studying to qualify for careers that are available at GWK.

Career Options

Bursars who finish their qualification will be given priority in vacant positions within GWK.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

Must have completed matric qualification
Good academic record
A South African citizen
Planning to study or is already studying any of the courses mentioned earlier
Must be studying at a university or tertiary level education recognized by GWK

Click the link to view the GWK – Ben Scholtz Bursary Programme advert.

How to Apply

Think you meet the prescribed minimum requisites? Simply click the link below to apply online via GWK’s recruitment portal:

https://www.gwk.co.za/Bursary

Opening and Closing Dates

Deadline for submission of applications is on 31 August 2019.

Contact Information

For further questions about the bursary programme, use the following contact details:

Tel: +27 53 298 8200

Email: emailus@gwk.co.za

Bursaries

Industrial Development Corporation SA Bursary 2019 – 2020

August 12, 2019

The Industrial Development Corporation, or IDC, is inviting suitably qualified parties who are interested applying for its Bursary Programmes for various areas of discipline. Read on for more details about this bursary opportunity.

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is an organization engaged in a variety of projects connected to capacity building, human resources development as well as human capital development. The main objective of the IDC is to resolve acute skills deficits in South Africa. In addition, it serves as a mechanism for recruiting and developing professional employees. Providing bursary support or study assistance to deserving and qualified students is one of such initiatives.

The Industrial Development Corporation SA Bursary Programme

The IDC Bursary Programme is available to students pursuing the qualification in the following fields of study:

Engineering
Computer Science
Agricultural Science
Business and Economics

Bursary support will cover the following school-related expenses:

Tuition fees and campus accommodation
Required textbooks
Board and lodging in a residence approved by the school
Meal allowance for beneficiaries staying in a self-catering residence

Career Options

The IDC Bursary Programme does not guarantee employment once a beneficiary completes his/her qualification.

Requirements or Eligibility

Selection of successful candidates will be based on the following criteria:

Applicants coming from rural areas are will be given preference
Must have at least a B aggregate symbol in Grade 12 Math and Science subjects
Applicants already pursuing university degrees must have obtained at least an average of C aggregate
Applicants in their second or third year of university or technological university studies will be screened based on their Grade 12 and most recent academic performance

Click here to view The Industrial Development Corporation Bursary Programme advert.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the programme’s minimum criteria will need to register an account on the IDC careers web page. Make sure to prepare the following documents for uploading during the application process:

Certified copies of this school year’s Grade 12 results along with Matric/NSC or most recent results
Copy of provisional university admission letter
Certified copy of South African ID
Must be pursuing full time studies at a recognized university
Applicants must be 25 or younger
Proof of income (e.g. parent’s or guardian’s payslip)
Copy of divorce certificate if parents are divorced

Click the link below to start registering your account:

https://protected.idc.co.za/BursaryPortal/

Opening and Closing Date

Bursaries application is open and will close on 31 August 2019.

Contact Information

If you wish to know more about the Industrial Development, visit its website by clicking the link below:

https://protected.idc.co.za/BursaryPortal/

Bursaries

EDI External Bursary/Scholarship Programme 2018 – 2019

December 9, 2018

The Western Cape government, in conjunction with its Department of Agriculture, is inviting qualified individuals to send in their application to join their bursary programme. This is in line with the Western Cape’s mission to improve the quality of life of its people by introducing better opportunities to historically underprivileged young people. One of such opportunities is its bursary programme through what is called the EDI External Bursary/Scholarship Programme.

EDI External Bursary/Scholarship Programme

The EDI (External Development Initiatives) External Bursary/Scholarship is awarded by the Western Cape Agriculture department to qualified South African students taking up a SAQA recognized qualification in the fields of Agriculture. It is also given to high school students studying maths and sciences.

Here is a complete list of study fields supported by the bursary programme:

Engineering
Veterinary Medicine
Bio-resource Engineering
Extension services
Grassland Science
Horticulture and Hydrophonics
Soil Science
Biological Nitrogen Fixation
Weed Biocontrol Science
Microbiology
Finance
Viticulture and Oenology
Economics (agriculture)
Animal Health
Food Science/Technology
Agricultural Biotechnology
Animal Science
Plant Pathology
Entomology
Human Resource Management
Agricultural Technical Services
Statistics
Human Resource Management

The EDI External Bursary Programme covers the following school-related expenditures:

Tuition and registration expenses as required by the Higher Education Institution (HEI)
Books prescribed by the HEI
Board and meal expenses
School uniform fees (when required by the HEI)

Note that qualified applicants from previously disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape region will be prioritized.

Career Options

The bursary programme is designed to identify, equip and empower promising students to work in the agricultural sector. Successful bursars will be required to sign an employment contract with the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.

Requirements or Eligibility

Be sure to review the following programme requisites before considering sending an application

Applicants must be South African youth, preferably from the rural areas and children of farm workers
Currently unemployed
Must possess proof of admission or provisional admission from the HEI or other learning institutions where the prescribed field of study is available
Shortlisted applicants must agree to a personal suitability test
Successful candidates must be amenable with the programme’s terms and conditions

How to Apply

If you satisfy the bursary programme’s basic requirements follow these steps to get started:

Download the application form. Print out a copy and make sure it is completely filled out. Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
Make sure to attach all required documents. Applications with missing requirements will be rejected.
Send the completed application form along with the required documents to EDI@elsenburg.com

Download the application form y clicking on the link below:
EDI External Bursary Application Form

Aside from the application form and CV, you need to send certified copies of the following documents:

Driver’s license, if available
ID document
Matric results (Grade 12)
School reports or academic records from previous school year
Higher education qualifications
Proof of admission/registration
If applicable, proof of expenses incurred for the full remainder of the school year

Only shortlisted applicants will receive feedback about their bursary application.

Also Apply: FASSET Bursary Programme

Closing and Opening Dates

Applications are currently being received. No specific deadline has been set as of now.

Contact Information

For questions or enquiries about the EDL Bursary Programme, please get in touch with:
The Assistant Director

Telephone: 021 808 5111

Fax: 086 624 5793

To know more about details of this bursary provider, click here.

Bursaries

Starke Ayres Bursary Programme 2019

December 7, 2018

Starke Ayres is a leading specialist in the flower, vegetable and lawn seeds distribution industry in Africa. The company is also a popular supplier of premium seed varieties to professional growers all over the world. They have their own vegetable seed growing programmes that are designed through years of sustained research and development. In line with attracting new talent for their research team roster, Stark Ayres is offering a 12-month bursary programme to students looking to acquire a degree in the fields of Horticulture, Agricultural or Environmental Science, and more.

Their focus is on after-sales service, providing assistance to farmers who are growing produce that be brought to market. With a network international of in-house and external sales agents, Starke Ayres is able to operate a successful distribution network to ensure that their products make it to the customers.

Starke-Ayres Bursary Programme

The Starke Ayres Bursary Programme is designed to acquire outstanding tertiary level students into the company’s diverse and growing pool of talent by providing these highly deserving students financial assistance in school.

The bursary covers any school-related expenditures which includes tuition, registration and residence fees for up to R37 500 a year. The bursary coverage may be renewed each year depending on the bursar’s performance or academic results.

Career Options

Bursars who successfully complete their qualification can look forward to a career within Starke Ayres as specialists in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural, Environmental Research or as determined by the company.

Requirements or Eligibility

Here’s a complete rundown of the requirements applicants must possess in order to be considered to join the programme.

South African nationals with a valid ID document
Must have completed first year of tertiary level education
Pursuing a degree in the following fields:
- Bachelor of Science in Genetics
- Bachelor of Science in Plant Breeding
- Bachelor of Science in Plant Science
- Bachelor of Science in Soil Science
- Bachelor of Science in Plant Production

Qualified applicants are required to submit the certified copies of the following documents:

Proof of South African citizenship (ID document)
Latest academic record

How to Apply

If you meet the basic programme requisites, go to their website and create a profile. Click here to get started with the online application.

Opening and Closing Dates

Starke Ayres will be accepting applications until 31 December 2018.

Contact Information

Get more in-depth information about the company by viewing their homepage clicking on the below link:

http://www.starkeayres.co.za/

Agbiz Century Bursary Programme 2020

November 29, 2018

Agbiz SA is calling on qualified individuals interested in sending their application to qualify for the organization’s Centenary Bursary Programme offering for the 2020 academic year.

Agbiz is a voluntary and independent organization of agricultural businesses in South and Southern Africa. The organization works to make sure that agribusiness contributes a constructive role in South Africa’s economic transformation, growth and development. In addition, Agbiz seeks to create a robust agribusiness environment conducive to healthy competition and sustained growth. Instrumental to this goal is to have access to a talented pool of professionals made by possible by their Agbiz Centenary Bursary Programme.

Agbiz exists because of its members and strives to address the collective interests of its members and to add value to their business. It is a private organisation serving the broad and common business interests of South African agribusiness

Agbiz Centenary Bursary Programme

Established to celebrate the 100th anniversary of some Agbiz members, the primary objective of the Agbiz Centenary Bursary Programme is to advance the interests of the South African agricultural sector by empowering talented students seeking to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD research in agribusiness or other related fields.

The bursary programme amounts to R36 000 which is awarded each year to a South African student intending to take a master’s or a doctor’s degree in agricultural economics or any disciplines related to agribusiness management at a prescribed South African university.

The selected bursar will be evaluated regarding his/her twice a year and is reported to Agribusiness by the department head or academic supervisor. Agribusiness reserves the right to revoke the bursary and cancel the contract due to the reasons listed below:

The student stops schooling
No biannual progress reports are received by Agbiz
Unsatisfactory academic performance as reported by the department head or academic supervisor

In such eventualities, the bursar is required to repay the full amount paid by Agbiz to the learning institution. The amount must be repaid within two months the bursary programme was canceled.

Who should apply?

Aspiring bursars must have the following qualifications for their applications to be considered:

Holds a relevant undergraduate degree or programme, or in the final year of acquiring qualification
Obtained at least 60% grade average for major subjects
Have qualified or registered for admission at a prescribed South African university to pursue a master’s or PhD degree in the fields of agribusiness or agricultural economics
A one-page recommendation letter from the student’s department head or academic supervisor
Amenable to signing a formal contract prior to being awarded the bursary
A South African student with a valid ID document or other supporting documents

What is the selection process?

Bursars are selected based on the following conditions:

Academic performance
Relevance and importance of the research field to agribusiness
Willingness of the candidate to listen to Agbiz when formulating the research topic
Specific purpose of the bursary application and supporting motivation

How do I apply?

Applicants who satisfy the above mentioned basic requirements are encouraged to send their application together with the following:

Copy of ID or other proof of South African citizenship
Proof of university admission or letter of confirmation from the head of the department
Academic records including certificate of completion of an undergraduate degree
Recommendation letter from the department head or academic supervisor (should not exceed one page)
Letter of motivation indicating what the bursary will be used for and the reason for applying
Declaration of other bursary and support programme the applicant is a beneficiary of

Download the bursary application form by clicking the link below:

Agbiz Centenary Bursary APPLICATION FORM 2020

Send the completed application form along with the required documents to Agbiz via two channels:

Email: admin@agbiz.co.za

Post:

Grain Building, 1st Floor
477 Witherite Street
The Willows, Pretoria, South Africa
0184

or:

PO Box 76297
Lynwood Ridge, South Africa
0040

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission of the application of applications is on 6 December 2019.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The successful applicant will be informed by mid-January 2020.

Contact Information

If you need more information about the Agbiz Bursary Programme, get in touch with:

Liezl Esterhuizen
Phone: 012 807 6686
Email: admin@agbiz.co.za

For more programme details, download their terms and conditions by clicking the link below:

Agribiz-Centenary-bursary-2020_TCs

Bursaries

DAFF Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Awards 2019 – 2020

September 24, 2018

Tasked with responsibility of managing and supporting the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is one of the key departments of the South African government. The DAFF is also responsible for making sure the people have access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food products.

Established in July 7, 2009, the department was then placed under the authority of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries at the turn of the year.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Awards 2020

The DAFF provides comprehensive bursaries to deserving and qualified individuals intending or currently pursuing their studies on critically important scarce skills in the forestry, agricultural and fisheries industry for the 2019 school year.

The bursary programme targets previously impoverished and disadvantaged individuals from poor and rural communities. Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Innovative careers and opportunities are available to graduates of agricultural economics. These are gainful employment in agricultural firms and corporations

Career Options

The Department is an equal opportunity employer that stands by its principle of affirmative action. Their intention is to promote employees regardless of gender, race, and disability as long as the candidates meet the requirements for the appointment. Visit their website to find out more about their job opening by clicking here.

Requirements or Eligibility

Listed below are the minimum requirements set by the DAFF to qualify for a bursary award.

For candidates with a National Diploma in Food Technology, Forestry, and Marine Science: Physical Science and Mathematics 4 (50-59)
B of Science: Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) and Bachelor of Veterinary Science: Physical Science and Mathematics 6 (70-79)
Bachelor of Science in following fields: Viticulture and Oenology, Plant Pathology, Food Science, Entomology, Forestry and Wood Science, Marine Biology, Oceanography and Marine Biology, Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture: Physical Science and Mathematics 5 (60-69)
Postgraduate studies (e.g. B. Sc, B. Tech, Hons. M. Tech., D. Tech., Ph. D., and M. Sc. in various forestry, agricultural, and fisheries studies relevant to the Department’s priority project. Awardees will taken as interns into relevant industries.
Candidates must be South African citizens

Click here to find out more about the bursaries offered.

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum qualifications, download the application form by clicking on the link below. Make absolutely sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.

2019 Undergraduate Application form

2019 Postgraduate Application form

Send your bursary application along with certified copies of your ID and performance results/certificates to the address below:

The Director
Directorate: Sector Education and Training Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001

Opening and Closing Dates

Deadline for sending applications is on 30 September 2019.

Bursaries

National Agricultural Marketing Council Bursary Programme 2019

September 18, 2018

Established in 1996 as directed by the Marketing of Agricultural Proclamation Act No. 47 of the same year, the National Agricultural Marketing Council helps in the creation of agricultural marketing policies in line with the MAP Act’s objectives. These strategic objectives include improving market access for all industry players and promoting effective marketing schemes of agricultural products. In addition, the NAMC works on optimizing earnings from agricultural product exports, as well enhancing the feasibility of the agricultural industry. It is important to note however, that the NAMC is primarily concerned with policy making and not with the actual selling and marketing of agricultural commodities.

The NAMC is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Their mandate is contained in their four core divisions which include Agricultural Trusts, Agribusiness Development, Markets and Economic Research Centre, and Statutory Measures.

The NAMC employs the best talents around and provides them full exposure in the agricultural sector, as well as continuous support and development in their chosen career path. Moreover, all their employees are actually required to study further and commit to trainings and seminars. The organization places a high value on exemplary work ethic as much as they are committed to provide a high level of job satisfaction.

NAMC Bursary Programme for 2019 School Year

The NAMC offers an external bursary programme to talented and deserving individuals who intend to pursue a meaningful career in the agricultural sector.

The council also offers internal bursaries as part of its Y-Agriculture initiative which seeks to promote the agricultural sector to South African youths and generate employment as well.

Career Opportunities

The National Agricultural Marketing Council can provide you with a fulfilling and meaningful career in the agricultural sector. You can get an external bursary and go on a career path to being an agricultural scientist or perhaps an agricultural economist. You may also study to become an expert horticulturist or become an authority in raising livestock and field crops.

Application Process for NAMC Bursary Programme

Download the external bursary application form and make sure it is accomplished correctly and all information entered are true. Otherwise, it may affect your chances of being awarded the bursary.

Make sure to mark blocks with an “X” when applicable. Email your duly accomplished application form to hr@namc.co.za

The application form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below: