Abagold Development Trust Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – ADT
The Abagold Development Trust was founded in 2010 by Abagold’s creators with the aim of supporting and uplifting the communities where most of its employees live. The Trust’s primary focus areas include education, training, development, and job creation.
Abagold specializes in cultivating premium abalone, one of the world’s most sought-after seafood delicacies, at the southernmost point of Africa. Benefiting from the nutrient-rich, cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean, our abalone thrives in an optimal natural environment. We focus on the Haliotis Midae species, which is native to our coastline and renowned globally for its exceptional quality. Our abalone is exported worldwide, in live, canned, and dried forms, allowing us to forge strong, enduring partnerships with our clients and consumers across the globe.
ABOUT THE ADT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Abagold Development Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
- View our other General Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.
MORE ABOUT THE ADT BURSARY PROGRAMME – RENEWAL & SELECTION
The bursary will provide partial funding for an additional living expenses stipend that is not covered by the NSFAS stipend.
To keep receiving the bursary each year, students are required to maintain an above-mentioned average. Should a student fall below this standard for two consecutive semesters, the Trustees reserve the right to discontinue the funding after taking necessary corrective actions.
Selection will be based on 2 main factors: academic record and financial need.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and the administrator of the trust will consider any additional factors before making recommendations to the Board.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADT BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be residing in Hermanus, in the Western Cape province
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ADT BURSARY
Download and complete the Abagold Development Trust Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Grade 11 and Matric final results, if not yet studying
- Previous year’s academic results, if currently studying
- Reports or certificates completed
- Acceptance letter if applying for university funding
- Acceptance letters from University or NSFAS, if applicable
- Awards or Certificates of Merit received, if applicable
- Details of Leadership roles, if applicable
- Parent or guardians proof of income
- Letter of financial need from parent or guardian
- Evidence of leadership roles and certificates with supported testimonials (advantageous but not essential)
Applications must be submitted via email to: nonopha.gama@abagolddevelopmenttrust.co.za
(Insert the words “Abagold Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
CLOSING DATE FOR THE ADT BURSARY
30 September 2024.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this programme, please contact Abagold Development Trust directly:
Tel: 028 313 0253
Email: info@abagold.co.za
This bursary listing was last updated in September 2024.