Agriculture Bursaries South Africa 2027

Looking for Agriculture Bursaries South Africa 2027? This page is a comprehensive directory of bursaries and scholarships for students who want to study agriculture, animal science, animal production, crop production, agronomy, horticulture, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, food science, forestry and other agriculture-related fields.

Instead of searching only for the broad term “agriculture bursaries”, you can use this directory according to what you want to study or the agricultural career you want to pursue. Whether you are looking for Animal Production Bursaries, Animal Science Bursaries, Agronomy Bursaries, Crop Production Bursaries, Horticulture Bursaries, Agricultural Economics Bursaries or Agricultural Engineering Bursaries, the sections below help you find the most relevant opportunities.

Where Grads24 has a dedicated bursary article, follow the link to the individual page for detailed information about the bursary provider, eligibility requirements, fields of study, funding, documents, application process and closing date.

Last verified: August 2026. This directory will be updated as new 2027 agriculture bursary information becomes available.

Agriculture Bursaries South Africa 2027 – Quick Directory

The table below provides a quick starting point for students searching for agriculture-related funding. The study-field descriptions are intended to help you identify which opportunities may be relevant to your qualification. Always open the individual bursary article to confirm the current 2027 requirements and closing date.

Important: A bursary listed in this directory is not automatically open for applications. The status and closing-date information should be confirmed on the individual bursary page before you apply.

Agriculture Bursaries by Study Field

Agriculture is a broad sector covering many different university and university of technology qualifications. A student searching for funding may therefore search for the specific qualification or discipline rather than the general term “agriculture bursaries”.

Use the sections below to find bursaries according to the agricultural field you intend to study.

Animal Science, Animal Production and Animal Farming Bursaries

Animal Science Bursaries and Animal Production Bursaries are suitable search categories for students interested in livestock, animal nutrition, breeding, production systems, animal management and related agricultural careers.

Students interested in farming may also search for Animal Farming Bursaries, Livestock Bursaries and Animal Husbandry Bursaries. These searches can overlap with qualifications in Animal Science, Animal Production and other agricultural disciplines.

What Can You Study in Animal Production?

• Animal Science
• Animal Production
• Livestock Production
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Breeding
• Animal Management
• Livestock Management
• Related agricultural production qualifications

If your intended career involves livestock, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry or other forms of animal production, check both the qualification requirements and the specific fields supported by each bursary provider.

Animal Science and Animal Production Bursaries

• Search individual agriculture bursaries for Animal Science or Animal Production eligibility.
• Check whether the provider specifically lists livestock or animal-related qualifications.
• Check whether the bursary is intended for undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Note: Do not assume that every agriculture bursary covers Animal Science. A provider may focus specifically on crops, horticulture, agricultural economics or another agricultural discipline.

Crop Production, Plant Production and Agronomy Bursaries

Crop Production Bursaries, Plant Production Bursaries and Agronomy Bursaries are important search categories for students interested in crop farming, plant production, agricultural research, soil management and food production.

This area can include qualifications and careers concerned with improving crop yields, plant health, soil management, agricultural productivity and sustainable production.

Agronomy Bursaries

Agronomy bursaries may be relevant to students interested in crop production, soil management and the scientific principles behind agricultural production.

• Maize Trust Bursary
• Potatoes SA Bursary
• Omnia Bursary
• GWK Bursary
• Starke Ayres Bursary

Read the Potatoes SA Bursary guide for a current example of an agriculture bursary supporting fields including Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Plant/Crop Production and Soil Science.

Crop Production Bursaries

Students searching for Crop Production Bursaries may find opportunities under agriculture, agronomy, plant production or agricultural production. Always check the exact qualification wording used by the bursary provider.

Horticulture, Fruit Production and Plant-Related Bursaries

Horticulture Bursaries are relevant to students interested in the production and management of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants and other horticultural crops.

Students may also search for Horticultural Science Bursaries, Fruit Production Bursaries, Viticulture Bursaries and other specialised horticultural funding opportunities.

• Hortgro Bursary
• Citrus Academy Bursary
• SAMAC Bursary
• Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary
• Starke Ayres Bursary

Because some agriculture bursaries are connected to a particular crop or agricultural industry, check the individual bursary guide carefully before applying.

Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Agricultural Management Bursaries

Not every agriculture career involves working directly on a farm. Agricultural Economics Bursaries, Agribusiness Bursaries and Agricultural Management Bursaries can be relevant to students interested in the business, financial, economic and management side of agriculture.

Possible study areas include Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agribusiness Management, agricultural finance, agricultural marketing and related qualifications.

• Agricultural Economics Bursaries
• Agribusiness Bursaries
• Agricultural Management Bursaries
• Agricultural Finance Bursaries
• Agricultural Marketing Bursaries

The Potatoes SA Bursary, for example, includes Agricultural Economics among its supported undergraduate fields.

Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Agricultural Technology Bursaries

Agricultural Engineering Bursaries are relevant to students interested in applying engineering and technology to farming and agricultural production.

Depending on the provider, related searches may include Agricultural Technology Bursaries, Agricultural Mechanisation Bursaries, Bioresource Engineering Bursaries, irrigation-related studies and other engineering qualifications connected to agriculture.

• Agricultural Engineering
• Bioresource Engineering
• Agricultural Mechanisation
• Agricultural Technology
• Irrigation-related engineering
• Other engineering qualifications relevant to agriculture

The SAMAC Bursary has previously included Bioresource Engineering / Agricultural Engineering among its listed fields, demonstrating why agriculture students should check specialist bursaries rather than searching only under the word “agriculture”.

Food Science, Food Technology and Agricultural Processing Bursaries

Agriculture does not end when crops or livestock leave the farm. The agricultural value chain also includes food science, food technology, processing, quality control and post-harvest activities.

Students searching for Food Science Bursaries, Food Technology Bursaries or related agricultural-processing funding should therefore check agriculture-industry bursaries as well as general science bursaries.

• Food Science
• Food Technology
• Food Processing
• Post-Harvest Technology
• Food Quality and related fields

For example, SAMAC has listed Food Science among its eligible fields in previous bursary information.

Forestry, Soil Science and Natural Resource Bursaries

Some agriculture-related qualifications overlap with forestry, environmental science, soil science, water management and natural-resource management.

Students searching for Forestry Bursaries, Soil Science Bursaries, Natural Resource Management Bursaries or related qualifications should therefore consider both agriculture-specific and environmental bursary opportunities.

• Soil Science
• Forestry
• Forest Management
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Agriculture
• Water and soil management

The SAMAC Bursary has included Forestry and Wood Science among its listed fields, while the Digby Wells bursary has included Soil Science and environmental-related fields.

Agricultural Bursaries by Career

Students do not always search for bursaries using the exact name of their qualification. Many begin with the career they want to pursue. If you already know what type of agricultural career interests you, use the career categories below as a starting point.

Agriculture Bursaries 2027 – Current Status

Agriculture bursary application dates are not the same across all providers. Some organisations open applications several months before the academic year, while others announce their next intake later.

How to Find the Right Agriculture Bursary

The best agriculture bursary for you depends on the qualification you intend to study, your academic level, your eligibility and the organisation providing the funding.

• Start with your intended qualification: Identify the exact course or field you want to study.
• Search by agricultural discipline: Use categories such as Animal Production, Agronomy, Horticulture or Agricultural Economics.
• Search by career: If you know the career you want, identify the qualification normally associated with that career.
• Check the bursary provider: Some bursaries are linked to a particular agricultural industry such as citrus, potatoes, macadamias or other crops.
• Check the study level: Some programmes support undergraduate students while others include postgraduate study.
• Check the current status: Make sure applications are still being accepted.
• Read the individual bursary article: Use the detailed Grads24 article to check the full application requirements.

Who Can Apply for Agriculture Bursaries?

There is no single eligibility requirement for every agriculture bursary in South Africa. Each organisation sets its own criteria.

• South African citizenship may be required.
• A minimum academic average may apply.
• The bursary may be restricted to a particular agricultural qualification.
• Some bursaries require applicants to be entering a particular year of study.
• Some programmes support postgraduate research.
• You may need to study at a recognised South African tertiary institution.
• Some programmes may consider financial need.
• Some industry bursaries may require an interest in or commitment to a particular agricultural sector.

Always check the eligibility requirements of the individual bursary. Do not assume that because you are studying an agriculture-related qualification you automatically qualify for every bursary listed on this page.

Documents Commonly Required for Agriculture Bursaries

The exact document checklist depends on the bursary provider. However, applicants may be asked to provide some combination of the following:

• South African Identity Document
• Matric certificate or latest school results
• Latest tertiary academic record
• Proof of university or college acceptance
• Proof of registration
• Proof of household income where required
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter or essay
• Research proposal for certain postgraduate applications
• Other documents specified by the bursary provider

Only submit the documents requested by the specific bursary provider. Requirements can differ substantially between agriculture bursary programmes.