Department of Agriculture: Bursaries 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate studies, in fields within the agriculture sector – specifically the following fields:

• Agriculture related fields
• Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering (BSc Eng)
• Agronomy (BSc Agric)
• Animal Science (BSc Agric)
• Entomology (BSc Agric)
• Food Science (BSc Agric)
• Food Science and Technology (BAS)
• Food Technology (Diploma)
• Plant Pathology (BSc Agric)
• Soil Science (BSc Agric)
• Veterinary Science (BVSc)
• Viticulture and Oenology (BSc Agric)

The bursary aims to fund previously disadvantaged and impoverished students, from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
 

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Tuition fees,
• Books,
• Accommodation,
• Meals
• Amonthly allowance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards one of the undergraduate qualifications listed above, in 2026
• You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be previously disadvantaged or impoverished
• You must from a poverty-stricken area or rural community
• You must NOT be a staff member of the department
• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 (50 to 59%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields:

1. Food Science and Technology (BAS)
2. Food Technology (Diploma)

• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 5 (60 to 69%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields:

1. Agronomy (BSc Agric)
2. Animal Science (BSc Agric)
3. Entomology (BSc Agric)
4. Food Science (BSc Agric)
5. Plant Pathology (BSc Agric)
6. Soil Science (BSc Agric)
7. Viticulture and Oenology (BSc Agric)

• You must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 (70 to 79%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields:

1. Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering (BSc Eng)
2. Veterinary Science (BVSc)

• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Click Here to Apply

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