Potatoes South Africa (PSA) is offering bursary opportunities to students for the 2024 academic year. If you are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or have a research interest related to potatoes, this bursary may be the perfect opportunity for you.

The bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:

1. Undergraduate studies: Agricultural fields (Agriculture Production, Agronomy, Plant Production, Soil Science)
2. Postgraduate studies: Honours, Masters, or PhD with a Potato Related Topic

Additional Opportunities and Selection:

Successful applicants will have the chance to participate in an internship and workplace experience program, which will help enhance their skills and open up employment opportunities. Upon completing their studies, bursary recipients will be required to work for an organization, company, or institution related to the potato industry for a period equivalent to their bursary award.

Eligibility Requirements for the Potatoes SA Bursary:

Before applying for the Potatoes SA Bursary, make sure you meet the following minimum entry criteria:

For Undergraduate Students:

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must have completed Matric (Grade 12).
• You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the Agricultural fields mentioned above.
• You must be entering your 2nd year or a higher year of study.
• You must be enrolled at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
• You must have a strong academic record.

For Postgraduate Students (Honours, Masters, or PhD):

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must have completed Matric (Grade 12).
• You must be studying full-time towards an Honours, Masters, or PhD qualification with a topic related to potatoes.
• You must be enrolled at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
• You must have a strong academic record.