Department of Agriculture (DoA) Bursary

Fields of study

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

• Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering (BSc Eng)
• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BEng)
• Agricultural Agronomy (BSc)
• Agricultural Animal Health (BSc)
• Agricultural Entomology (BSc)
• Agricultural Food Science (BSc)
• Agricultural Plant Pathology (BSc)
• Agricultural Plant Science (BSc)
• Agricultural Soil Science (BSc)
• Agricultural Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)
• Agriculture related fields (Advance Diploma)
• Entomology (BSc Agric. Honours)
• Food Science and Technology (BAS)
• Food Technology (Diploma)
• Plant Pathology (BSc Agric. Honours)
• Veterinary Nursing (BVetNurs)
• Veterinary Science (BVSc)
• Veterinary Technology (BHSci)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the qualifications listed above in 2027
• Be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Be previously disadvantaged or impoverished
• From a poverty-stricken area or rural community
• Not be a staff member of the department
• Have achieved a minimum result of level 4 (50 to 59%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields
  • Food Science and Technology (BAS)
  • Food Technology (Diploma)
• Have achieved a minimum result of level 5 (60 to 69%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields
  • Agricultural Agronomy (BSc)
  • Agricultural Animal Health (BSc)
  • Agricultural Entomology (BSc)
  • Agricultural Food Science (BSc)
  • Agricultural Plant Pathology (BSc)
  • Agricultural Plant Science (BSc)
  • Agricultural Soil Science (BSc)
  • Agricultural Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)
  • Veterinary Nursing (BVetNurs)
  • Veterinary Technology (BHSci)
• Have achieved a minimum result of level 6 (70 to 79%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields
  • Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering (BSc Eng)
  • Veterinary Science (BVSc)
• Have completed a relevant undergraduate qualification, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields
  • Agriculture related fields (Advance Diploma)
  • Entomology (BSc Agric. Honours)
  • Plant Pathology (BSc Agric. Honours)
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Study materials
• Meals
• A monthly allowance

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
• University acceptance letter, if available (on tertiary letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians death certificates, if applicable (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed, SASSA confirmation letter if applicable) (certified copies)

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
   DoA Bursary Application Form 2027

   Download and complete the DoA Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

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]
• Phone 012 319 7848
• Phone 012 319 7136
• Phone 012 319 7201

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

About Department of Agriculture (DoA)

The national Department of Agriculture supports food security, farming and rural development in South Africa.