The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is offering comprehensive bursaries for qualifying applicants pursuing studies in identified careers within the agriculture, land reform, and rural development sectors for the 2025 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals, and a monthly allowance. Priority will be given to previously disadvantaged and impoverished individuals from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
Closing date for all applications: 30 September 2024
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study and Minimum Requirements
Engineering and Veterinary Science
- BSc Eng. Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.)
- Mathematics and Physical Science: 6 (70–79)
- Enquiries:
- Mr. Tshianeo Khangala
- Tel: 012 319 7015
- Mr. Vusimuzi Mngomezulu
- Tel.: 012 319 7923
- Mr. Tshianeo Khangala
Agriculture
- BSc Agric. Entomology
- BSc Agric. Food Science
- BSc Agric. Pasture Science
- BSc Agric. Plant Pathology
- BSc Agric. Soil Science
- BSc Agric. Agronomy
- BSc Agric. Viticulture and Oenology
- Mathematics and Physical Science: 5 (60–69)
- BAS Food Science and Technology
- Diploma in Food Technology
- Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59)
Surveying and Planning
- B.Sc. Land Surveying/Geomatics
- B.Sc. Town/Urban and Regional Planning
- B.Sc. Geo-informatics/Geographic Information Science
- Mathematics and Physical Science/Geography: 5 (60–69)
- National Diploma/B Degree in Geomatics/Land Surveying/GIS
- National Diploma/B Degree in Town/Urban and Regional Planning
- Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59)
Postgraduate Studies
- Advance Diploma/B. Tech, B.Sc. Hons, M.Sc., D.Tech., and Ph.D. in DALRRD priority research projects.
Notes
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Relevant bursary application forms are available from the DALRRD website: www.dalrrd.gov.za (Click on vacancies).
- Applications for fields of study not listed above will not be considered.
- Communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you do not receive communication within 14 days after the release of Grade 12 results and the selection process is finalised, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Applicants awaiting their university acceptance letter or results may still submit their application.
- DALRRD reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations based on the available budget.
Submission: All completed bursary application forms, along with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results, should be sent to the following email address: