Tongaat Hulett invites South African students to apply for its Bursary Programme for the 2025 academic year. This bursary offers an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a 3-year Diploma in Agriculture at either Owen Sithole College of Agriculture or Cedara College of Agriculture.

Fields of Study

The bursary will support studies in the following fields:

• Plant Production
• Animal Production
• Agro-Processing

Number of bursaries: 10

Bursary Coverage

The bursary will provide coverage for:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Meals

Shortlisted candidates will be required to write an assessment test and attend interviews before the end of 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Residence: You must reside within the Tongaat Hulett catchment areas or communities associated with Tongaat Hulett through the Land Reform process.
2. Matric Completion: You must have completed Matric.
3. NSC Points: You must have achieved a minimum of 24 points in your National Senior Certificate (NSC) using the rating system.
4. English: Minimum of level 4 (50-59%) for English in Matric.
5. Mathematics: Minimum of level 3 (40-49%) for Core Mathematics or level 6 (70-79%) for Mathematics Literacy in Matric.
6. Geography, Life Sciences, Physical Science: Minimum of level 4 (50-59%) in each subject.
7. Agricultural Science: Minimum of level 4 (50-59%) in Matric.
8. Life Orientation: Minimum of level 4 (50-59%) (calculated as half).
9. Agricultural Diploma: You must intend to study towards a Diploma in Agriculture.
10. Institution: You must have applied to study at Owen Sithole College of Agriculture or Cedara College of Agriculture.

How to Apply

Students interested in applying for the bursary must submit their applications via email to: [email protected].

Email subject line: "Tongaat Hulett Bursary 2025"

Note: There is no application form to be completed. Simply submit the following supporting documents via email:

Required Documents:

• Certified copy of your ID document

• Certified copy of your Matric certificate
• Latest academic results (if currently studying, certified copy)
• Parents' or guardians' proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit and UIF card if unemployed/ pension statement if receiving SASSA pension)
• Certified copy of parents' or guardians' death certificate (if deceased)
• Motivational letter supporting your application, answering these questions:
  1. What inspired you to study towards a Diploma in Agriculture?
  2. Why did you choose this Diploma course?
  3. What steps did you take in making this decision?
  4. What influenced your final decision?
  5. What do you think you will enjoy most about this field, and what challenges do you anticipate?

Agriculture undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Diploma