THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES?

The Department: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) was disestablished in June 2019. The agriculture function was incorporated into the new Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), while the forestry and fisheries functions were incorporated into the new Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF). Information displayed here is historical information as it existed before the mergers.

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is to advance food security and agrarian transformation in the agricultural sector through innovative, inclusive and sustainable policies and programmes.

The Department's strategic goals are: increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers; sustained management of natural resources; effective national regulatory services and risk management systems; a transformed and united sector; increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development; and effective and efficient governance.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries intends awarding comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/ or intending to further their studies in critical scarce skills in agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2020 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 deep rural communities. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

BURSARY COVERS

• Tuition Fees
• Registration Fees
• Accommodation and Meals
• Text Books

Please note the bursary cover may change from year to year

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

• B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) 

Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79) 

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.) 
• B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology 
• B.Sc. Food Science 
• B.Sc. Plant Pathology 
• B.Sc. Agric Soil Science 
• B.Sc. Agric Agronomy 
• B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science 
• B.Sc. Geo-informatics B.Sc. 
• Marine Biology 
• B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology 
• B.Sc. Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture 

Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69) 

National Diploma: 

• Food Technology National Diploma
• Forestry National Diploma
• Oceanography 

Requirements for the above: Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50-59) 

Please note the following are only available at certain institutions of higher learning: 

• B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering ( Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu –Natal 
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc): University of Pretoria 
• B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch 
• B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science :University of Stellenbosch 
• B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town 
• B.Sc. Ichthyology specializing in Aquaculture : Rhodes University 
• National Diploma: Forestry : Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 
• National Diploma : Oceanography : Cape Peninsula University of Technology 

ELIGIBILITY 

Applicants must be South African citizens. 

Applicants must complete relevant bursary application forms. 

Applicants must be in Matric or completed Matric

Applicant must be accepted to study at an accredited institution of higher learning in South Africa

Applicants must have excellent academic records

HOW TO APPLY?

 

Download and complete bursary application form. Click on the highlighted link below and apply. 

DALRRD Bursary Application Form (pdf)

The following documents must be submitted with the complete bursary application form:

Certified copy of ID

Certificates/academic performance results

The bursary application and all required documents must be sent to the following address:

Attention: Mr Philemon Mathebula

Directorate: Sector Education and Training 

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 

Private Bag X250

Pretoria

0001

CLOSING DATE

31 October 2021

CONTACT DETAILS

For more info. contact the following personnels:

Mr Thabang Sephai - 012 319 7923

Ms Tshilidzi Netshilema - 012 319 7848

Mr Kaizer Ndlovu - 012 319 7358

NATIONAL HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS NATIONAL HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION?

The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) is a development finance institution that makes available finance and is involved in the facilitation of the development of affordable houses to low- and middle-income earning households of South Africa

The NHFC offers a higher education bursary with the aim of assisting to build capacity, expertise and employment opportunities to the housing finance sector.

University and university of technology students students, from 2nd year and postgraduate study levels, in the fields listed herebelow, are invited to apply for consideration for the NHFC Bursary Fund.

BURSARY DESCRIPTION

The National Housing Finance Corporation bursary is offered to qualifying students who have the drive and the will to further their education at institutions of higher learning in South Africa but have no financial means. 

BURSARY COVERS 

• Tuition Fees
• Registration Fees
• Accommodation and Meals

Please note that the bursary cover may change from year to year. 

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

• Finance
• Economic Development
• Risk Management
• Real Estate
• Construction Economics
• Housing Construction
• Developmental Studies
• Built Environment
• Property Markets
• Energy Efficiency
• Human Settlements
• Housing

ELIGIBILITY 

If you wish to apply for this bursary opportunity you must be able to demonstrate that

• You are previously disadvantaged South African Citizen
• Be able to show your high academic performance and achievement

Although the allocation of the full bursary quantum shall, as a rule be honoured, the National Housing Finance Corporation reserves the right to prioritise tuition fees, prescribed books and course material. Student accommodation and other requirements will be given less priority. The NHFC

The NHFC bursary is renewable each year, depending on academic performance.

 

HOW TO APPLY?

Download and complete the bursary application form. Click on the highlited link below and download. 

National Housing Finance Corporation Bursary Application Form (pdf)

The following documents must be attached with your application form when submitting the application.

• Matric and past Academic results
• South African identity document
• Proof of enrollment by the University
• Academic record on the official letterhead
• of the University
• ID of Parent/Guardian
• IDs/Birth Certificates of all persons listed as
• part of household
• Proof of Monthly Income of
• Parent/Guardian

If the necessary and instructed documentation is not attached to the NHFC Bursary Application Form, it will not be considered further. 

CLOSING DATE

31 January 2022

CONTACT DETAILS

 
All enquiries should be directed to the NHFC Human Resources Division via email address: bursary@nhfc.co.za

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS MOTSEPE FOUNDATION?

The Motsepe Foundation was established in 1999 by business leader Patrice Motsepe and his wife, Dr Precious Motsepe.

The principal aim and object of the Motsepe Foundation is to establish a fund and organisation to provide funding and support for charitable, educational, religious, healthcare and other philanthropic projects and initiatives in order to fight poverty and improve the social and economic conditions of the poor, unemployed and marginalised persons and communities.

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY DESCRIPTION 

The Motsepe Foundation awarded bursaries to 375 students from the 26 District Municipality/ Metro-Motsepe Foundation Development Forums which have been established around the country.

Students who wish to be considered for a bursary are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to the 26 District Municipality/ Metro-Motsepe Foundation Development Forums which have been established around the country. 

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARY COVERS

• Registration Fees
• Tuition Fees
• Additional Allowances may be added

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION BURSARIES AVAILABLE

• Sciences
• Engineering / Entrepreneurship
• Technology
• Mathematics
• Business Studies
• Medical Studies
• Art and Agriculture
• Law studies

ELIGIBILITY

• Student who have achieved a minimum of 70% Pass aggregate, excluding Life Orientation (Matric June Results for shortlisting and final results for appointment)
• Intended to pursue courses preferably related to Mathematics, Medical studies, Sciences, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Business studies. Students intending to study in other faculties like Law, Agriculture and Arts.
• Proof of financial need.
• Applicants must have achieved Educational/ Academic Excellence.
• Applicants must come from families in need.

HOW TO APPLY?

Bursary applications are currently open and will close on 15 September 2019. If interested click here to download the application form for “Educational Funding for Scholars and Students” and email the completed form to the Secretary of the appropriate District Municipality/ Metro-Motsepe Foundation Development Forum of the area in which you reside, or to info@motsepefoundation.org.

CONTACT DETAILS

For any queries please contact: Xolisile Ngobese, tel: 011 324 1516 or Sizakele Thusi, tel: 011 324 1518 or Phindile Tshabalala, tel: 011 324 1503

SAPPI BURSARIES SOUTH AFRICA 2022-2023

WHO IS SAPPI?

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. Sappi is a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustanable processes and products. They are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not jst what we can.

Sappi raw material offerings (such as dissolving pulp, wood pulp, biomaterials and timber) and end-use products (packaging and speciality papers, graphic papers, casting and release papers and forestry products) are manufactured from woodfibre sourced from sustainably managed forests and plantations, in production facilities powered, in many cases, with bio-energy from steam and existing waste streams.

Sappi works to build a thriving world by acting boldly to support the planet, people and prosperity.

Sappi has over 12,400 employees in over 35 countries and manufacturing operations on three continents (ten production facilities in Western Europe, four in North America and five in Southern Africa) which produce approximately:

5.5 million tons per year of paper
2.5 million tons per year of paper pulp, and
1.4 million tons per year of dissolving pulp.

Sappi market-leading range of products is sold and distributed to our direct and indirect customer base across more than 150 countries.

ABOUT SAPPI BURSARIES

Sappi offers full financial sponsorship to selected individuals. These individuals need to apply formally to the HR-department for a bursary wherefrom, based on academic and phsycometric testing results, individuals would be selected and fully supported with all study related costs.

Furthering your studies can amount into a costly account. But students must not be perturbed with costs as the costs must be viewed as a lucrative investment in your future which projects good returns, both in financial security as well as personal fulfilment.

A year of full-time studies including accommodation, meals and pocket money can amount to R50 000 per year at the above institutions. A more detailed breakdown of the costs can be attained from the Universities.

SAPPI bursary scheme is intended to cater for talented, high flyers and innovative young South African citizens.

It is a talent-based approached where applicants who meet the minimum criteria may be invited to a selection interview.

SAPPI BURSARY COVERS

• Registration Fees
• Tuition Fees
• Text Books 

SAPPI BURSARIES AVAILABLE 

• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics
• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science - Forestry and Wood Sciences
• National Diploma - Pulp and Paper
• National Diploma in Forestry.

ELIGIBILITY 

If you are a school leaver or university student between 18 and 25 years old, and are studying (or intending to study) full time at any South African accredited university, you could be eligible for the SAPPI bursary scheme.

• Applicants must be South African citizens
• Applicants must have an average of 70-80% in Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), 70-80% in Physical Science, and 60% in English.
• Applicants must have qualifying points for entrance at the university, or acceptance for admission at the university.
• Current university results will be considered for undergraduate students. 

Note that preference will be given to learners with an average of 75% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science.

HOW TO APPLY?

If you meet the minimum requirements, applicants can apply in the following ways:

Online Applications

• Please click here to apply online.

Hand in Application

• Visit your local Sappi HR Department and hand in your application there.
• Note you can also obtain Sappi bursary application form from your local Sappi HR Deparment.

CLOSING DATE

All bursary applications are open from 01 June to 30 September every year.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information about this bursary, please contact:  

Tel: +27 11 407 8111

youngtalent@sappi.com