Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Agricultural Engineering/ Bio-Resource Engineering (BSc Degree)
• Veterinary Technology (BHSc Degree)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric/ NCV
• Have completed the following subjects in Matric: Mathematics and Physical Science (for Agricultural Engineering or Bio-Resource Engineering students) OR Life Science, Physical Science and Mathematics (for Veterinary Technology students)
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
• Be studying or intend on studying at a registered Higher Education Institution in South Africa
• Be unemployed
• Be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 or NOT more than R600 000 if living with a disability
• Preference will be given to youth residing in the Eastern Cape, who are unemployed and from historically disadvantaged groups (however, students from outside of the Eastern Cape province may also apply)

What the bursary covers

• Registration fees
• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Prescribed textbooks

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric/ NCV latest results, if currently in Matric
• Matric/ NCV certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Full academic record, if currently studying
• Proof of admission/ provisional admission/ proof of registration from a registered Higher Education Institution
• Proof of residence from a local municipality (less than 3 months old)
• Parents or guardians proof of combined annual household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of social grant if applicable)
• Parents or guardians ID documents
• Proof of any other bursary or sponsorship by another organisation, if applicable

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
   EC Department of Agriculture Bursary Application Form 2026Email [email protected]Email [email protected]

   Download and complete the EC Department of Agriculture Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

   Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “DOA Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

   Note: applications submitted via fax or hand delivery will NOT be accepted.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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.

Genuine bursaries never charge an application fee. How to spot bursary scams

Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 083 451 7445
• Phone 082 868 1404

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

About Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture supports farming, rural development and food security in the province.