Hortgro Bursary Programme for 2025

Overview: Hortgro is inviting applications for its 2025 bursary programme. The programme supports students in various agricultural fields to help deciduous fruit growers produce, market, and sell high-quality produce. Hortgro aims to cultivate skilled and passionate individuals through this annual bursary programme.

Fields of Study:

• Agri-Management
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Science
• Entomology
• Horticulture (Production/Post-harvest)
• Marketing Specialist
• Microbiology
• Plant Pathology
• Project Management
• Soil and Water Science

Bursary Benefits:

• Quarterly updates on studies and general well-being
• Semester results submission
• Access to a mentor for motivation
• Attendance at Hortgro functions
• Renewable award based on satisfactory academic performance

Eligibility Requirements:

• South African citizen
• Completed Matric or currently in Matric
• Studying or intending to study in one of the specified fields in 2025
• Registered or planning to register at a recognized tertiary institution in South Africa
• Meeting admission requirements for the chosen course

Application Requirements:

• Certified copy of ID document or both sides of ID card
• Certified copy of Matric certificate (if completed)
• Certified copy of latest Matric results (if currently in Matric)
• Certified copy of the latest tertiary academic record (if applicable)
• Proof of tertiary registration (on tertiary letterhead)
• Estimated breakdown of study fees (tuition, books, and accommodation)
• Certified copies of parents/guardians' ID documents
• Proof of parents/guardians income (latest payslips or affidavit if unemployed)
• Proof of any other financial assistance, bursaries, or loans received (if applicable)
• Essay (handwritten) detailing:
  • Personal background
  • Career plans
  • Future vision in the agricultural environment
  • Reason for bursary application
• Two contactable references

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be reviewed by a committee for final selection