Closing Date: 23 October 2023
Department of Agriculture: Bursary2024
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector for the 2024 academic year.
Requirements:
Mathematics and Physical Science: 6 (70–79)
- B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.)
Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69)
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Entomology
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Pasture Science
- B.Sc. Plant Pathology
- B.Sc. Soil Science/ Agronomy
- B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology
Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50–59)
- National Diploma: Food Technology
Mathematics and Physical Science/Geography 5 (60–69)
- B.Sc. Land Surveying/Geomatics
- B.Sc. Town/Urban and Regional Planning
- B.Sc./BA Geo-Informatics/Geographic Information Science
Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59)
- National Diploma/B Degree in Geomatics/Land Surveying/GIS
- National Diploma/B Degree in Town/Urban and Regional Planning
Postgraduate studies (Adv Dip/B.Tech, B.Sc. Hons in TRP/URP & GIS, M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development priority research projects.
Please note:
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed above will not be considered.
The bursary will cover:
- Tuition,
- Accommodation,
- Books,
- Meals
- Monthly allowance.
NB. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
How to Apply
Bursary Application Form 2024 (Undergraduate)
Bursary Application Form 2024 (Post graduate)
Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms. Applicants who are not in possession of their University acceptance letter or Final results can submit their application while waiting for the said documents.
All completed bursary Application form together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to ONLY ONE
of the following addresses:
Postal address:
The Director Sector Education and Training Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Private Bag X250
PRETORIA,
0001
or
Hand deliver to: Agriculture Place 20 Steve Biko (Former Beatrix) Street Arcadia, Pretoria 0002
NB. Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department within 14 days after the release of Grade 12 results and after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful.
