The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector for the 2022 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and a monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
The bursaries are open to current matric/Grade 12 learners and current university students.
Closing date for all applications: 31 October 2021
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of study | Minimum requirements | Enquiries |
B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) | Mathematics and Physical Science: 6 (70–79) | Mr Tshianeo Khangala Tel: (012) 319 7015 Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu Tel: (012) 319 7923. |
B.Sc. Animal Science B.Sc. Entomology B.Sc. Food Science B.Sc. Pasture Science B.Sc. Plant Pathology B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology | Mathematics and Physical Science: 5 (60-69) | Mr Tshianeo Khangala Tel: (012) 319 7015 Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu Tel: (012) 319 7923. |
National Diploma: Food Technology | Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59) | Mr Tshianeo Khangala Tel: (012) 319 7015 Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu Tel: (012) 319 7923. |
B.Sc. Land Surveying/Geomatics B.Sc. Town/Urban and Regional Planning B.Sc./BA Geo-Informatics/Geographic Information Science | Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59) | Ms Cindi Mtshali Cell: 071 856 0600 Ms Nozipho Mtshali Cell: 082 775 0590 Mr Emmanuel Molefe Cell: 082 827 6245 |
National Diploma/B Degree: Surveying/Cartography National Diploma/BBE: Town and Regional Planning | Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59) | Ms Cindi Mtshali Cell: 071 856 0600 Ms Nozipho Mtshali Cell: 082 775 0590 Mr Emmanuel Molefe Cell: 082 827 6245 |
Postgraduate studies (Adv Dip/B.Tech, B.Sc. Hons, M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in ONLY AGRICULTURAL FIELDS of studies priority research projects. | – |
NOTES
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address: www.dalrrd.gov.za . For undergraduate studies (for first diploma or degree studies) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM. For postgraduate studies (Honours degree and above) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM
- Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department within 14 days after the release of Grade 12 results and after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations for the academic year based on the total budget available.
- No late application forms will be considered.
- Applicants who are not in possession of their University acceptance letter or Final results can submit their application while waiting for the said documents.
- All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/perfomance results should be sent to ONLY ONE of the following addresses:
Postal Address: | Physical Address |
The Director | Agriculture Place |
Sector Education and Training | 20 Steve Biko (Former Beatrix) Street |
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development | Arcadia, Pretoria |
Private Bag X250 | 0002 |
PRETORIA, 0001 | |
Email: [email protected] |
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