Maize Trust Bursary

Fields of study

• Agronomy
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Meteorology
• Biometry
• Food Sciences (relevant to the crop industry)
• Livestock Science
• Molecular Biology
• Pasture Science
• Plant Biochemistry
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Entomology
• Plant Nematology
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Physiology
• Soil Microbiology
• Soil Science
• Weed Science

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Masters or Doctoral qualification relevant to the South African maize industry
• Be studying or enrolled to study at a tertiary institution recognised by the Maize Trust
• Not be in receipt of any other funding or bursary awards (unless agreed to by the Trust)
• Intend on conducting a dissertation/ thesis on a topic that has been approved by the Maize Trust
• Be willing to work within the South African maize industry after completing your studies
• Have read and agreed to all of the bursary conditions, policies and procedures (on the application form)
• Agree to the terms of and complete the the Legal Undertaking form of the bursary (Section I on the application form)

What the bursary covers

Value mentioned: R99 750, R131 250

Documents you will need

• ID document or Passport (certified copy – not older than 3 months old)
• Colour ID photo
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of tertiary registration and fee statement (on institutions letterhead) (if not yet available, please submit these documents after being registered)
• Full tertiary academic record, including latest results (on institutions letterhead)
• Details of proposed research, including: working research title, description of research and gantt chart
• Motivational letter to support your application, including: details of your academic abilities, financial need and future career goals

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
   Maize Trust Bursary Application 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Maize Trust Bursary Application 2027

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around September. 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 012 807 3958

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

About Maize

The Maize Trust was created in 1998 after the Maize Board closed, to fund research and development for the maize industry.