Potatoes SA Bursary

Fields of study

• Agricultural Economics
• Agronomy
• Plant/ Crop Production
• Soil Science
• * Other potato-relevant studies

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed Matric
• Be studying full-time towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate (BTech, Honours, Masters, PhD) qualification, in one of the Agricultural fields listed above
• Be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2027
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record

What the bursary covers

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate
• Qualification certificates (if applicable)
• Most recent academic transcripts
• University admission letter/ proof of registration
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA slip if receiving a social grant)
• Masters and PhD students: progress report/ recommendation letter from a supervisor
• Any additional documents that may be relevant to your application

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
   Potatoes South Africa Bursary Application Form 2027

   Applications must be submitted online at: Potatoes South Africa Bursary Application Form 2027

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 012 349 1906

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

About Potatoes SA

Potatoes South Africa is the industry body for the country's potato sector, funding research, transformation and skills.