Citrus Academy: Bursaries 2024

Bursaries are awarded to deserving students each year, for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in Agricultural-related subjects, specifically the following fields:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Management
• Agricultural Production
• Entomology
• Horticulture
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Microbiology
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Production
• Soil Science

Undergraduate, diploma and certificate students are required to undertake vacation work each year, for a minimum period of 4 weeks. On completion of their studies, students will be required to take up employment within the citrus industry, for a period of time equal to their bursary award.

Bursary recipients will be required to sign a Bursary Agreement, which contains strict academic standards and commitment to the Citrus Academy Code of Conduct.

Requirements:

• You must be a citizen of South African, Zimbabwe or Swaziland
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a qualification relating to citrus production or research, specifically one of the fields mentioned above
• You must be entering your 2nd year or higher year of study in 2024
• You must be studying full time or part time at a recognised and registered tertiary institute (University/ University of Technology/ College) in South Africa
• You must be interested in pursuing a career within the citrus industry

Candidates will be selected based on the following main criteria:

• previously disadvantaged status,
• relevant field of study, academics,
• financial need,
• background relation to the citrus industry,
• gender (female students will receive preference)

NB. students living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.