Hortgro Bursary

Fields of study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields

• Agri-Management
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Science
• Entomology
• Horticulture (Production/ Post harvest)
• Marketing Specialist
• Microbiology
• Plant Pathology
• Project Management
• Soil and Water Science

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric OR be currently in Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2027
• Studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
• Meet the admission requirements for your chosen course of study

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document or both sides of your ID Card (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Latest tertiary academic record, if at tertiary level (certified copy)
• Proof of tertiary registration (on tertiary letterhead)
• Estimated breakdown of study fees (tuition, books and accommodation)
• Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
• Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
• Proof of any other financial assistance, bursaries or loans being received (if applicable)
• Essay with the following details (about yourself, brief details of your career plans, brief details of where you see yourself in the agricultural environment in the future, and why you should be awarded the bursary) (to be filled in on the application form in your own hand writing)
• 2 contactable references

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
   • Hortgro Bursary Application 2027
   • Hortgro Bursary Brochure

   Applications must be submitted online at: Hortgro Bursary Application 2027

   Applicants are encouraged to also download and read the Hortgro Bursary Brochure (.pdf)

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.

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

Contact the bursary provider

• Email [email protected]
• Phone 021 870 2900

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

About Hortgro

Hortgro represents South Africa's deciduous fruit growers (apples, pears and stone fruit) and invests in research and skills.