Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) Bursary

Fields of study

• Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
• Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
• Veterinary Medicine (Bachelor)

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Reside in the Limpopo province
• From a previously disadvantaged and impoverished background, from a poverty-stricken rural community
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Have achieved a minimum of level 6 (70–79%) for Mathematics and Physical Science
• Be studying accepted to study full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above
• Female students and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What the bursary covers

• Tuition fees
• Books
• Accommodation
• Meals
• A monthly allowance depending on availability of funds

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric Certificate/ ctatement of results, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Matric June/ July report, if currently in Matric
• Academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance from a tertiary institution, if available (can be submitted at a later date if not yet available)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant if applicable, proof of pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)
• SASSA / GEPF confirmation letter, if applicable
• Proof of residence

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
   Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Bursary Application Form 2027

   Applications must be submitted to: The Head of Department Limpopo Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Human Resources Development Private Bag x9487 Polokwane 0700

   Download and complete the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)

4. Submit before the closing date

   Closes 30 October 2026. 30 October 2026 (at 16:00). Late applications are almost never accepted.

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Contact the bursary provider

• Phone 015 294 3352
• Phone 015 294 3531
• Phone 015 294 3338
• Phone 015 294 3308
• Phone 015 963 2005
• Phone 015 811 9810
• Phone 015 963 2006
• Phone 015 632 8264
• Phone 015 632 7031
• Phone 015 632 8628
• Phone 014 717 4949

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

About Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD)

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development supports farming, food security and rural livelihoods in the province.