Agriculture Bursaries 2026 Future Farmers

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 come 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