Closing Date: 31 October 2023
South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA): Bursaries 2024
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) is offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue their dreams of a BSc Agriculture degree. This bursary is aimed at historically disadvantaged individuals, with the aim of increasing diversity in the South African avocado industry.
About the Bursary:
- Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time, renewable annually based on academic performance.
- The bursary value is determined according to students’ needs and will be reviewed yearly.
- Successful applicants will be selected by a panel of judges, and they will be required to sign a contractual agreement.
- Shortlisted or successful candidates will be contacted by December 31, 2023. If you don’t receive feedback by this date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Bursary Obligations:
- Bursary recipients must focus their seminars and projects on avocados where possible.
- After graduation, students are required to work for the SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) for a duration equal to the bursary amount received.
- Failure in any course may require repayment of the bursary over a period equal to the bursary length. Repayments start in the year following the award
Eligibility Requirements:
Before applying, ensure you meet these minimum criteria:
- You must be a student of color.
- Completed Grade 12/Matric.
- Studying toward an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Agriculture or equivalent degree.
- Study at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution.
- Agree to all terms on the application form.
How to Apply
Download Bursary Application Form 2024
Required Documents:
Submit clear copies of the following documents with your application:
- ID document (certified copy).
- Matric certificate (certified copy).
- Full university academic record/transcripts (on the institution’s letterhead).
- Motivational letter explaining why you should receive the bursary.
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).
- Details of any other bursaries or scholarships you currently hold.
- Three references (full name, relationship to you, email address, and contact number).
Email your completed application form and supporting documents to Ms. Delané Landman at delane@subtrop.co.za (Use “Subtrop SAAGA Bursary Application” as the email subject)
