South Africa Wine Bursary

Fields of study

• Agriculture: Cellar Technology (Diploma)
• Agriculture: Cellar Technology (BSc)
• Agriculture: Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)
• Agriculture Economics (BSc)
• Agriculture in Oenology (MSc)
• Agriculture in Viticulture (MSc)
• Cellar Technology / Cellar Management (BAgric)
• Microbiology (BSc)
• Other related fields

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident in South Africa
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, which are considered scarce and critical skills within the agriculture sector
• Be studying or planning to enrol to study at a recognised and accredited institution in South Africa
• Have a passion and commitment to the wine industry
• Not be receiving any other bursary, scholarship or funding award
• Be currently unemployed
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy: not older than 3 months)
• Passport and proof of permanent residence, if applicable (certified copy: not older than 3 months)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Academic transcripts, if currently studying
• 2025 mid-year results (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration for 2025
• Proof of residential address (certified copy: not older than 3 months)
• Motivational letter stating why you feel you should receive this bursary and the reason you are likely to complete your studies
• Sworn Affidavit (download the pdf here, have it signed at the police station and upload it)
• Proof of disability, if applicable (doctors note)

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
   • South Africa Wine Bursary Application 2026
   • download and edit the form here
   • download and edit the form here (option 2)
   • download the pdf here
   • download the pdf here (option 2)

   Applications must be submitted online at: South Africa Wine Bursary Application 2026

   Note: please ensure that you have all your information and documents ready before you begin your application, as you CANNOT save and resume your application if something is missing.

   All applicants will receive email acknowledgement of their application submitted.

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around October. 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 021 276 0964

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

About South Africa Wine

South Africa Wine is the industry body representing wine grape producers, cellars and related businesses.