Are you one of many students whose passionate about sustainable farming is undoubtedly high? If your answer is yes and you ready to cultivate a future in the subtropical fruit industry, the Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary 2026 is looking for you. It offers funding for the BSc in Agricultural studies. Your majors must be in Agricultural Economics or Horticultural Science.
This bursary programme was established to honour Dr. DL Milne’s legacy. Its main objective is to empower disadvantaged youth like you to thrive at accredited institutions within the boarders of South Africa.
About the Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary
The South African Subtropical Growers’ Association popularly known as Subtrop is an organisation representing growers of avocados (SAAGA), mangoes (SAMGA), and litchis (SALGA). It was established with the aim of driving innovation in one of the country’s key agricultural exports. It was Founded with the aim to honor Dr. DL Milne’s contributions to subtropical fruit research. The association identified education as one of areas where it contributes to ensure that there is constant production of a skilled workforce.
More About the Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary – Study Fields
The Subtrop Lindsey Bursary Programme targets students in selected fields which helps build expertise in subtropical agriculture. Here are study fields that are supported:
- BSc Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics
- BSc Agriculture majoring in Horticultural Science
These selected fields are known to prepare you for successful careers as an agronomist, crop economist, or horticultural specialist.
Bursary Value and Benefits
The financial support from the association helps you by taking away from you stress resulting from expenses incurred during your study period. Successful applicants have the following expenses covered:
- Full tuition fees
- Books and study materials
- Accommodation or living allowances (if applicable)
- Other essential study related expenses
Eligibility Requirements
If you wish to be accepted for this bursary programme, you must meet a set of requirements developed by the association. You must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying or planning to study full-time towards a BSc Agriculture degree with majors in Agricultural Economics or Horticultural Science
- Be entering your 2nd year or higher of undergraduate studies in 2026
- Maintain a strong academic record (minimum 65% average in previous year)
- Intend to pursue a career in South Africa’s subtropical fruit industry
- Agree to the bursary’s terms, including a work-back obligation
- Not hold any other bursary or scholarship
Application Process
Applying is straightforward—follow these steps to submit your Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary application for 2026:
- Download the Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary Application Form 2026 which comes in a PDF format.
- Fill in all your personal and academic details.
- Attach supporting documents as listed in the documents section below.
- Send your completed form and documents to delane@subtrop.co.za with the emil subject as “[Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary]”.
Required Supporting Documents
Your application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:
- ID document
- Matric certificate
- Full university academic record/transcripts (on institution’s letterhead)
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary and your career goals in subtropical fruits
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Details of any other bursary or scholarship you hold
- Three references (full name, relationship, email, and contact number)
Failure to provide these documents will result in the disqualification of your application.
Closing Date and Deadlines
The deadline for Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary 2026 applications is 31 October 2025. Late submissions will result in the disrearding of your application.
Bursary Contact Information
If you have a question or you are struggling to complete your application, reach out to the Subtrop team:
- Contact Person: Ms Delané Landman
- Telephone: 015 307 3676 / 015 307 3677
- Email: delane@subtrop.co.za
- Website: https://www.subtrop.co.za
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