WHO IS STARKE AYRES?
Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. With over 140 years of experience, we are committed to doing ethical business and offering sustainable and innovative solutions to our customers.
At Starke Ayres, our goal is to help end hunger. It all starts with the highest quality seed, which is why we invest significant resources into researching and developing superior quality varieties that maximize yields for farmers.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
The Starke Ayres bursary package that is awarded for 2022 studies is aimed at applicants with strong academic performance.
BURSARY COVERS
- registration fees,
- tuition fees,
- prescribed books and
- accommodation in residence
Please note bursary cover may be adjusted from year to year based on the budget.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
Starke Ayres is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2022 academic year. The bursary is aimed at students entering their 2nd or later year of study, towards a BSc Plant Breeding degree qualification.
Each year, Starke Ayres awards bursaries to students pursuing studies within the agricultural industry, with the aim of attracting exceptional students, who are talented and passionate about agriculture.
Starke Ayres bursaries are made also available to students pursuing these study fields:
- BSc Plant Science
- BSc Plant Production
- BSc Plant Breeding
- BSc Soil Science
- BSc Genetics
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant must be a South African citizen
- Applicant must have completed Matric
- Applicant must be studying full-time towards a Plant Breeding (BSc) degree qualification
- Applicant must have completed your 1st year of study
- Applicant must be entering your 2nd or later year of study, in 2022
- Applicant must be studying at a recognised University in South Africa
- Applicant must have a strong academic record
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications must be submitted online, click on the highlighted link below and follow instructions thereafter:
Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application:
- South African ID document
- Most recent tertiary academic record/ transcripts
CLOSING DATE
19 January 2022
CONTACT DETAILS
Please contact Starke Ayres directly:
Tel: 0860 782 753
Email: hr@starkeayres.co.za
For technical support queries, contact:
Tel: 012 420 7200
Email: skillsmapsupport@sage.com
Please do not contact Starke Ayres if the bursary is closed
