Citrus Academy Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following Agricultural related fields

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Management
• Entomology
• Horticulture
• Industrial Engineering
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Production
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microbiology
• Soil Science

Who can apply

• Be a citizen of South African, Zimbabwe or Swaziland
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full time or part time, towards a qualification in a field related to citrus production or research
• Be entering your 2nd year or higher year of study in 2027
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa (Universities, Colleges or Universities of Technology)
• Be interested in pursuing a career within the citrus industry
• Meet all the criteria within the Citrus Academy Bursary Agreement (.pdf)

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Prescribed books
• Stationery
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Research costs (for postgraduate students)
• As well as other study-related expenses

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Passport or ID document, if a citizen of Zimbabwe or Swaziland
• Secondary education results (certified copy)
• Most recent tertiary academic record (certified copy)
• Motivational essay explaining the following: why you wish to study further, your background in the citrus industry, how you will give back to the citrus industry and citrus enterprise when you have completed your studies (max 500 words)
• Details of your proposed research project (postgraduate students)

Full bursary documents checklist

How to apply

1. Check the requirements

   Make sure you meet every requirement listed above. Applications that miss one are usually rejected automatically.

2. Prepare your documents

   Scan clear copies of everything the provider asks for, certified where required.

3. Apply through the official channel
   • Citrus Academy Bursary Application 2027
   • Register an account

   Applications must be submitted online at: Citrus Academy Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants must Register an account before they can login and apply.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. Late applications are almost never accepted.

Applications for the current cycle have closed. This bursary usually opens again each year, so prepare your documents now and check back.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Email [email protected]
• Phone 031 765 3410

Contact the provider only with questions about this bursary. StudentBursaries.co.za does not process applications.

About Citrus Academy

The Citrus Academy is a non-profit set up by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa to develop skills for the citrus industry.