Westfalia Fruit Bursary

Fields of study

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Communication
• Electrical Engineering
• Entomology
• Environmental
• Finance
• Food Science
• Horticulture
• Human Resources
• Industrial Engineering
• Logistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Nursing
• Plant Genetics
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Production
• Soil Science
• Supply Chain
• Teaching
• Technical Engineering studies: Fitting & Turning, Mechatronics, Boilermaking and Millwright

Who can apply

• Be a South African citizen
• Be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• Be studying or intend on studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields of study listed above OR you must be a student from a local community, studying or intend on studying towards a community benefit field (like medicine, nursing, teaching)
• Be studying or accepted/ pre-approved to study at a recognised and accredited University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa
• Have a strong academic record
• Have proven financial need
• Preference will be given to students from local communities surrounding Westfalia Fruit operations

Documents you will need

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric mid-term results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Recent academic results, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Proof of residence (Municipal letter or Tribal Authority letter)

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
   Westfalia Fruit Bursary Application 2026

   Applications must be submitted online at: Westfalia Fruit Bursary Application 2026

4. Submit before the closing date

   Usually closes around November. 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 015 309 0106

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

About Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit is a global avocado and fresh fruit producer, with its roots in Limpopo.