| Application Status | OPEN |
| Closing Date | 30 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Provider | Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) |
| Programme | External Bursary Programme |
| Fields of Study | Agricultural Engineering; Civil Engineering; Veterinary Medicine |
| Study Level | Tertiary |
| Citizenship | South African citizens |
| Funding | Tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance, subject to availability of funds |
| Service Contract | Not specified |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE LDARD BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE LDARD BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE LDARD BURSARY COVER?
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE LDARD BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE LDARD BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE LDARD BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT LDARD ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE LDARD BURSARY COVER?
The Bursary Programme supports applicants pursuing or intending to pursue the following qualifications:
- BSc: Agricultural Engineering
- National Diploma: Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
LDARD will not consider applications for fields of study that are not listed in the 2027 bursary advertisement.
Similar Bursaries:
- See other Agriculture Bursaries and Scholarships in South Africa
- See other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships available
- See other Bursaries Still Open for Applications in year 2027
WHAT ARE THE LDARD BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
To apply for the 2027 LDARD External Bursary Programme, applicants must meet the requirements specified in the current departmental advertisement.
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must be pursuing or intending to pursue one of the three fields listed for the 2027 bursary.
- For Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering and Veterinary Medicine, the advertisement specifies Mathematics and Physical Science at Level 6 (70–79%).
- You must complete the relevant LDARD bursary application form.
- Applications for fields not listed in the advertisement will not be considered.
LDARD states that the bursary targets previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. These statements describe the department’s target group and encouragement to applicants rather than additional minimum academic requirements.
Applicants who do not yet have a university acceptance letter or final results may submit their bursary application while waiting for those documents.
WHAT DOES THE LDARD BURSARY COVER?
The LDARD Bursary is described as a comprehensive bursary for the 2027 academic year. The advertised funding covers:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Books
- Meals
- Monthly allowance, subject to the availability of funds
LDARD does not publish a fixed monthly allowance amount in the 2027 advertisement. The department also reserves the right to determine the number of bursaries awarded and states that awards are subject to the availability of its budget.
Service obligation: Not specified in the current 2027 bursary advertisement and application form.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE LDARD BURSARY?
You must download and complete the LDARD Bursary Application Form 2027 (.pdf)
Complete form and attachments must be returned to:
The Head of Department
Limpopo Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Human Resources Development
Private Bag x9487
Polokwane
0700
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE LDARD BURSARY?
The current 2027 LDARD application form specifies certified copies of the following documents, where applicable:
- South African Identity Document
- Grade 12 certificate or statement of results
- Grade 12 June/July report if you are still at school
- Academic records if you are already at university
- University admission letter
- Proof of residence
- Parent or guardian salary advice
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE LDARD BURSARY?
30 October 2026 at 16:00.
Late submissions will be rejected.
HOW DO I CONTACT LDARD ABOUT THE BURSARY?
For enquiries about the LDARD Bursary, applicants can contact the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development through its official channels.
- Department: Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Switchboard: 015 294 3000
- Head Office: 67–69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700
- Postal address: Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700
ABOUT THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) is a provincial government department responsible for agriculture and rural development in Limpopo.
LDARD publishes its bursary opportunities through a dedicated bursaries section on its official website. The department states that its bursaries provide learners with opportunities to further their studies at tertiary level.
The 2027 External Bursary Programme is therefore a departmental funding programme aimed at developing skills in selected careers connected to agriculture and rural development, with the current intake covering Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering and Veterinary Medicine.
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This bursary information was last updated in October 2026.
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