Beefmaster Group Bursary

Offered by Beefmaster Group

Closed Usually closes around August

The Beefmaster Group Bursary funds final-year agriculture students majoring in animal production, animal science or agricultural economics. It suits students who want to work in livestock and the red meat industry.

Fields of study

  • B Agriculture majoring in Animal Production
  • BSc Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics
  • BSc Agriculture majoring in Animal Science

Who can apply

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Have completed Matric
  • Be studying towards one of the Agricultural related qualifications listed above
  • Be entering your final year of study
  • Be passionate about making a difference in South Africa’s agricultural sector
  • A strong academic record

Documents you will need

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full academic record (on institutions letterhead)
  • Brief Curriculum Vitae (including personal information)
  • Motivational letter explaining why you should be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) (half page)

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

    Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: [email protected] (Insert the words “Beefmaster Group Bursary 2027” in the email subject line).

    Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.

  4. Submit before the closing date

    Usually closes around August. 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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About Beefmaster Group

Beefmaster Group is a large family-owned South African beef producer that manages the value chain from feedlot to processing and export.

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