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]]> The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in a career in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2017 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications funded by the DAFF 2017 Bursary Programme

Fields of studies Minimum requirements
(National Senior Certificate)
1. B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79)
2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.)
3. B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69)
4. B.Sc. Plant Pathology
5. B.Sc. Entomology
6. B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science
7. B.Sc. Marine Biology
8. B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology
9. B.Sc. Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture
10. National Diploma: Food Technology Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50-59)
11. National Diploma: Forestry
12. National Diploma: Marine Science
  1. Postgraduate studies (B.Tech, B.Sc., Hons., M.Tech., M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in different agricultural, forestry and fisheries fields of study relating to DAFF priority research projects. Successful candidates will be appointed as interns and placed with the relevant industry/research institution/institution of higher learning as young professionals. Successful candidates will also be allocated a mentor and will receive a monthly allowance from the department.

NOTES

It is worth noting that certain fields of study are only available at certain institutions of higher learning:

  • BSc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.): University of Pretoria
  • BSc. Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch
  • BSc. Forestry and Wood Science: University of Stellenbosch
  • BSc. Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town
  • BSc. Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture: Rhodes University
  • BSc. Entomology: University of Pretoria, Free State and Fort Hare
  • National Diploma: Forestry: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
  • National Diploma: Marine Science: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
  • Applicants must be South African citizens.
  • Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed above will not be considered.

How to apply?

Applicants must download and complete the relevant bursary application form, For Undergraduate Studies Bursary Application Form CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR for Postgraduate studies CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.    All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to the following address:

The Director: Ms Amanda Shokane For further enquiries please contact
Directorate: Sector Education and Training
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001		 Mr Frans Setseba
 : 012 319 7848
Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu : 012 319 7923
Ms Boitumelo Maleka : 012 319 7024

Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department by 15 January 2017, after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 30 September 2016

© DAFF

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]]> https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2016/08/31/department-agriculture-forestry-fisheries-2017-bursaries/feed/ 0 8310 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2014 Bursaries https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2013/08/09/department-of-agriculture-forestry-and-fisheries-2014-bursaries/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2013/08/09/department-of-agriculture-forestry-and-fisheries-2014-bursaries/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:10:57 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=2392 The national Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has been issuing bursaries to students and matric learners for studying agriculture, forestry and fisheries-related careers for a number of years and…

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]]> The national Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has been issuing bursaries to students and matric learners for studying agriculture, forestry and fisheries-related careers for a number of years and most of their bursary recipients a doing very well both in the private and public sector of the South African economy.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Programme is inviting applications from matric (grade 12) students who want to pursue a career in one of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries-related qualifications listed below or who are already at university studying towards any of the qualifications listed below.

What are the requirements for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary Programme?

To be considered for a Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries bursary you have to be intending to study or currently studying towards one of the following and meet the specified requirements:

Degrees or Diplomas that are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for 2014 Minimum requirements

1. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.)

2. B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering

(Agricultural Engineering)

 You must have a Matric/Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with the following subjects passed with atleast Level 6 (70 – 79 percente pass mark):

  1. Physical Science

  2. Mathematics

3. B.Sc. Marine Biology

4. B.Sc. Food Science

5. B.Sc. Plant Pathology

6. B.Sc. Geo-informatics

7. B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science

8. B.Sc. Agric Agronomy

9. B.Sc. Agric Soil Science

10. B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology

11. B.Sc. Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture

12. B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology

 You must have a Matric/Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with the following subjects passed with atleast Level 5 (60 – 69 percente pass mark):

  1. Physical Science

  2. Mathematics

13.National Diploma: Forestry

14. National Diploma: Food Technology

15. National Diploma: Oceanography

 You must have a Matric/Grade 12 National Senior Certificate with the following subjects passed with atleast Level 4 (50 – 59 percente pass mark):

  1. Physical Science

  2. Mathematics
Postgraduate Bursaries at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Postgraduate studies in any agriculture, forestry and fisheries-related study areas linked to DAFF priority research projects at the following postgraduate levels:

  1. Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech)

  2. Honours (Bsc. Hon.)

  3. Masters (M.Tech. OR Msc.)

  4. Doctors (D.Tech. OR PhD)

The bursary will give preference to previously disadvantaged and poor people from deep rural communities that also poverty stricken. Anyone, including females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants have to be South African citizens.

What will a Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries pay for?

If you are awarded a bursary by the department, you can expect it to pay for your tuition fees (school fees), books, food, accommodation and also pay you a monthly allowance for the duration of the bursary. Please note: you may be required to work for the department when you complete your studies.

How to apply

To apply you have to click here to download the bursary application form for 2014 (CLICK NOW TO DOWNLOAD)

Complete the application form, attach certified copies of your ID, qualifications and statements of results and send it by post to:

The Director (Ms Amanda Shokane)

Directorate: Sector Education and Training
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Private Bag X250
PRETORIA 0001

Closing Date: 30 September 2013

Should you have any further questions regarding this bursary please contact the following contact people:

Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema : 012 319 7848
Mr Kaizer Ndlovu : 012 319 7358
Should you not hear from the department by 31 January 2013 please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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