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Hortgro Bursary South Africa 2023



About Hortgro 


They are the South African decidous fruit industry's knowledge partner. Their goal is to keep South Africa's growers informed, grow and transform the industry, and to make sure that South African fruit of great quality is produced in the right way.

About The Hortgro Bursary

They are inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2023 academic year.

The Fields The Bursary Covers

The following fields are covered by the bursary programme:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Biochemistry
  • Entomology and Nematology
  • Genetics
  • Horticulture
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Research and Technical
  • Soil/ Water Science

Expenses The Hortgro Bursary Covers

The following are the expenses that will be covered by the bursary programme:

  • Tuition fees (up to a limited amount)
  • Accommodation on tertiary campus
  • Prescribed books (up to a limited amount)

Eligibility Criteria For The Hortgro Bursary Programme

In order to be considered for the bursary programme, the following are the minimum requirements for the bursary. If you do not meet the requirements your application will NOT BE CONSIDERED.

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must have completed Matric OR be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying within one of the aforementioned fields
  • You must studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must meet the admission requirements for your chosen course of study

Documents Required For The Hortgro Bursary Programme

The following documentation is required and must be submitted along with your application. You must submit clear copies of the supporting documents, this is compulsory and if any of the documents are missing your application will not be considered.

  • ID document or both sides of your ID Card (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Latest tertiary academic record, if at tertiary level (certified copy)
  • Proof of tertiary registration (on tertiary letterhead)
  • Estimated breakdown of study fees (tuition, books and accommodation)
  • Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
  • Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
  • Proof of any other financial assistance, bursaries or loans being received (if applicable)
  • Essay with the following details (about yourself, brief details of your career plans, brief details of where you see yourself in the agricultural environment in the future, and why you should be awarded the bursary) (to be filled in on the application form in your own hand writing)
  • 2 contactable references

How To Apply For The Hortgro Bursary Programme

You can apply in the following way/s:

You can download and complete the HORTGRO Bursary Application Form (.pdf)

Closing Date

The closing date is 15 August 2022
If you submit after the closing date your application will not be considered. Apply as soon as possible. 

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