Potatoes South Africa Bursary 2026 for South Africans
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Location: South Africa
About Potatoes South Africa Bursary
Potatoes South Africa is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year bursaries.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Undergraduate studies: Agricultural fields (including Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Plant / Crop Production, Soil Science and other potato-relevant studies)
- Postgraduate studies: Honours, Masters or PhD – with a Potato Related Topic
Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a workplace experience program, in order to enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Fully Funded 2026 Bursary Opportunities from Standard Bank
- IMESA Bursaries for 2026 (South Africa)
- Full time Database Administrator vacancy at FNB
Once 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 equal to their bursary award.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate (Honours/ Masters/ PhD) qualification, in one of the Agricultural fields listed above
- You must be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2026
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must have a strong academic record
How to apply
To apply, visit Potatoes SA bursaries portal.
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
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