Agbiz Centenary Bursary South Africa 2026

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) was established as the Co-operative Council, in order to represent the interests of agricultural co-operatives in the year 1946. However, in 1995 the company underwent a name change to Agricultural Co-operative Business (ACB), following South Africa’s deregulation of agriculture. Another name change took place in 2003, to the Agricultural Business Chamber (ABC). Finally, in 2012 the ABC was relaunched as Agbiz. Today, Agbiz is an association of agribusinesses who operate in South Africa and southern Africa. The companies slogan is, “The way to prosperity”. They are ultimately responsible for ensuring that agribusiness positively influences the development, transformation and economic growth of South Africa.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must have completed a relevant undergraduate degree or you must be in your final year towards obtaining an undergraduate qualificationYou must have registered or qualified to register for a postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) degree in an Agribusiness Management-related fieldYou must have registered or qualified to register at a recognised and accredited university in South AfricaYou must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for all major subjectsPreference may be given to applicants from a previously disadvantaged group, as well as females and those living with a disability Bursary recipients will be selected based on the following main criteria:1. Academic merit, on the study record to date and relevant contribution of the field of research to agribusiness.2. Preference will be given to students with the most relevant field of study (or proposed field of study), as well as students willing take guidance from Agbiz in formulating their research topic.3. Bursary applications for a specific purpose and motivation therefore.

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Download and completeAgbiz Centenary Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Applicants should also read and agree to theAgbiz Centenary Bursary T&C’s 2026before applying. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Agbiz Centenary Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document or other proof of SA citizenship (certified copy)Full academic record to date, of your undergraduate degree (on institutions letterhead)Proof of registration or letter from Department Head confirming qualification for admission (on institutions letterhead)Recommendation letter from your academic supervisor or head of the department (maximum 1 page)(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)Motivational letter, stating why you should be awarded the bursary and how you will use the bursary (maximum 1 page)(read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)Declaration of any other bursary funding or support received, if applicable (on the application form) Applications must be submitted via email to:policy@agbiz.co.za(Insert the words “Agbiz Centenary Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).