| Closing Date | 31 August 2026 See Bursaries Still Open for Application |
| Bursary Provider | Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) / Potato Industry Development Trust |
| Bursary Programme Full Name | Potatoes SA Bursary Programme 2027 |
| Study Level | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE POTATOES SA BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE POTATOES SA BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE POTATOES SA BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT POTATOES SA ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT POTATOES SOUTH AFRICA AND THE POTATO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE POTATOES SA BURSARY COVER?
The bursary supports students studying agriculture-related fields relevant to the potato industry. These are:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy
- Plant Production / Crop Production
- Soil Science
- Other studies relevant to the potato industry
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
The bursary programme includes BTech, Honours, Master’s and PhD studies. Postgraduate study or research needed to be relevant to the potato industry.
Explore other opportunities in our Agriculture Bursaries and Science Bursaries categories, or check Bursaries Still Open for Application.
WHAT ARE THE POTATOES SA BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have completed Matric.
- Be studying full-time towards an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
- Undergraduate applicants must be entering their second year or higher in 2027.
- Postgraduate applicants may apply for eligible BTech, Honours, Master’s or PhD studies.
- Be registered at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Have a strong academic record.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?
Applications are completed online through the Potatoes SA Bursary Application Form 2027.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Matric certificate.
- Qualification certificates, where applicable.
- Most recent academic transcript or academic record.
- University admission letter or proof of registration.
- Proof of parents’ or guardians’ household income, including relevant supporting evidence.
- For Master’s and PhD applicants, a progress report or recommendation from a supervisor.
- Any additional supporting documents requested in the application instructions.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?
Applications for the Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Bursary for 2027 academic year closed on 31 August 2026.
HOW DO I CONTACT POTATOES SA ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- Telephone: 012 349 1906
- Email: bursaries1@potatoes.co.za
- Website: Potatoes South Africa
ABOUT POTATOES SOUTH AFRICA AND THE POTATO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Potatoes South Africa is an industry organisation representing South Africa’s potato sector. Its activities include industry development, research, transformation and skills development across the potato value chain.
The Potato Industry Development Trust supports skills development within the potato industry. Through its tertiary skills development efforts, Potatoes SA aims to develop technically skilled people who can contribute to the industry’s future.
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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.
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