SAMAC Bursary – we will be discussing in full all requirements for eligibility and important date for the SAMAC Bursary 2024/2024 and how to submit your appliation. We will also provide a list of bursaries similar to SAMAC to help you understand what is expected of you in order to apply for financial assistance.
[ez-toc]ABOUT SAMAC
SAMAC which stands for Macadamia South Africa is a body which represents many players who are in the space of macadamia in South Africa. It is a not for profit organisation which is tasked to promote growth of the industry in the country. To achieve this SAMAC engages in research, marketing and developmntal activities on ongoing basis.
SAMAC BURSARY PROGRAMME – ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
SAMAC bursary seeks to help deserving students who wish to pursue a career in the Macadamia industry in South Africa. The opportunity is open to South African citizens only. Students wishing to be funded by SAMAC in 2024 must submit their application before the closing date appearing at the end of this post.
In order for your application to be considered for the SAMAC bursary, you must be studying towards a degree or postgraduate degree, preferably majoring in Horticultural Science.
SAMAC which is Macadamias South Africa NPC is comprised of macadamia nut growers, nurseries, handlers (processors, exporters etc) and industry service providers.
The mission of SAMAC is to lead the development of a profitable and sustainable industry in the common interests of its members through technical and marketing innovation.
MORE ABOUT SAMAC BURSARY – STUDY FIELDS & DURATION
The financial assistance will be made available to successful applications for the period of 2 years. First time beneficiaries of the bursary will have to renew it when progrssing to the following year.
Below are qualifications that are eligible for the bursary:
- Agricultural Economics (BSc)
- Agricultural Management (National Diploma)
- Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) (BSc)
- Entomology (BSc)
- Extension and Rural development (BSc)
- Food Science (BSc)
- Forestry (National Diploma)
- Forestry and Wood Science (BSc)
- Plant Pathology (BSc)
WHO CAN APPLY FOR SAMAC BURSARY
In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a South Africa citizen
- Completed Matric OR currently in Matric
- Studying towards a Undergraduate Agriculture qualification (National Diploma/ BTech/ BSc)
- Studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Previously disadvantaged background
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
SAMAC BURSARY OBLIGATION
SAMAC intends employing bursars who successfully complete their studies for the period of two years. This is with the provision that there is a vacancy open.
If graduates reject available positions upon completion, they will be required to pay back the money spent on their studies. This will have to be done in a period of three months
Bursary recipients are required to focus their seminars and projects on macadamia nuts where possible.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAMAC BURSARY
There are 3 steps involved in apply for the SAMAC bursary and we have listed them for you below.
- Step 1 – Download SAMAC Bursary Application Form 2025
- Step 2 – Complete the form
- Step 3 – Return complete application form by email to transformation@samac.org.za
SAMAC BURSARY CLOSING DATE
The closing date for the bursary is 15 October 2024. Please note that late applications will not be considered.
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