Potatoes South Africa is now accepting applications for the 2024 bursary programme, so if you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student in need of financial aid, seize this opportunity and apply for this bursary, this article will be your guide.
This article will provide you with information about Potato South Africa and the 2024 Bursary, the eligibility requirements, supporting documents required, and how to apply.
About Potato SA Bursary
Potatoes South Africa is a non-profit company that is focused on promoting and protecting the interests of the potato industry/producers within South Africa.
The Potato SA Bursary will provide its recipients with a full tuition fee and other expenses. recipients will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a workplace experience program which will enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.
Once these students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a potato-industry related organisation, company or institution for an amount of time which will be equal to their bursary award.
Eligibility Requirements
All who are interested in applying for the Potatoes South Africa Bursary 2024, you have to meet up with the following requirements, depending on your level of study:
Undergraduate Students
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification, in one of the Agricultural fields listed below:
- Agriculture Production
- Agronomy
- Plant Production
- Soil Science
- You must be entering your 2nd or higher year of study
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
Postgraduate Students
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards an Honours, Masters or PhD qualification, with a Potato Related Topic
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
Supporting Documents Required
While applying for the Potatoes SA bursary, you will be required to upload these supporting documents, depending on your level of study:
Undergraduate Students
- ID document (certified copy)
- Qualification certificates (certified copies)
- Latest academic transcripts/ records (on institutions letterhead)
- Admission letter from tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Any additional documents that may be relevant to your application
Postgraduate Students
- ID document (certified copy)
- Qualification certificates (certified copies)
- Latest academic transcripts/ records (on institutions letterhead)
- Academic reports of all Degrees or Diplomas completed (on institutions letterhead)
- Admission letter from tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Colour photograph (full length)
- Masters and PhD students: progress report/ recommendation letter from a supervisor
- Any additional documents that may be relevant to your application
How to Apply for the Potatoes SA Bursary
- Download the right application for you below
- Fill in the form
- Attach soft copies of the required documents
- Submit to this email: [email protected]
NB: Insert the words “Potatoes SA Bursary” and “Undergraduate” or “Postgraduate” in the subject line of the email before sending it.
Closing date
Applications will not be accepted after 31st October 2023, so make sure you apply on or before the set day.
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