Starke Ayres has more than 140 years of experience and specializes in global supply of premium flowers, vegetables and lawn seeds in South Africa and 60 other countries. This 140 years experience means that students who join the company be it as bursary holders or interns stand to benefit in areas that relate to their fields of study.
The company was founded 1877 as a Cape Town nursery and merged into Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd in 1920. It continued to expand across five continent which actually makes it on of the biggest in the world doing this type of work.
This article will explore all eligibility requirements to apply for funding including fields of study and the deadline.
Starke Ayres Bursary Application Process
The Starke Ayres has not open new financial support opportunities as yet. In the meantime you can view current bursaries and apply before the closing date.
What is Starke Ayres Bursary?
The bursary programme funds talented, passionate agri students with strong academics for BSc studies. Below are the study fields that the company has opted to make bursaries available:
- Bachelor Science in Plant Science
- Bachelor Science in Soil Science
- Bachelor Science in Plant Breeding
- Bachelor Science in Genetics
What Does The Starke Ayres Bursary Cover?
This bursary programme will cover to R37,500 per year per successful applicant. The cover includes the following expenses:
- registration fees
- tuition fees
- book allowance
- accommodation allowance
This bursary does not include meals, travel allowance and repeat subjects.
Eligibility Criteria- Who Can Apply?
This bursary programme is open to 2nd year undergraduate applicants who meet the criterai below:
- South African citizens
- Matric holders
- Students already enrolled in universities offering the above-mentioned programmes
- Applicants from recognized universities within the boarders of South Africa
How To Apply?
There is no official application link since no intake is open yet.
Documents Required
For your application to be looked at, you will need to submit the following supporting documents:
- ID copy
- Matric certificate
- Latest academic transcripts in a letterhead
- Provisional acceptance/registration letter
- Proof of household income (payslips/affidavit)
- Motivation letter
Starke Ayres Bursary Closing Date
No date has been published for 2026 academic year. See other Agriculture Bursaries and Scholarships like: