Cape Wools SA Bursary South Africa 2026

Cape Wools SA (CWSA) was established as an association in 1997 and is currently the South African Wool Industry’s official industry representative organisation. Cape Wools are responsible for representing the interests of the wool processors, wool buyers, wool buyers, wool traders, wool brokers, small stock breeders, the wool testing group and labour. The mission of the organisation is to provide support to the wool industry of South Africa, by way of research and development, market intelligence and promotion through projects.

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 be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in the direction of Textile or fashion design, with a focus on woolYou must must meet all the admission requirements of the institutionYour final year collection must contain garments made of at least 50% woolMasters degree students: you must focus on wool and its applicationsPreference will be given to students pursuing studies at an Agricultural College or tertiaryinstitutions in the field of fashion and textile designPreference will be given to students in their 3rd year of study and onward (Honours/ Masters/ PHD) in a wool or sheep focused directionPreference will be given to previously disadvantaged studentsYou must read and agree to all of the terms and conditions on the application form Grootfontein Agricultural College students must meet the following minimum criteria: You must intend on specializing in wool (Merino production unit) in your 3rd year of study (if applying for bursary funding for 1st or 2nd year)You must maintain a satisfactory academic record and comply with Grootfontein College’s rules and conditions, to qualify for continuation of bursary funding (access to alternative bursary funding and disciplinary action will also be taken into consideration)

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Download and complete theCape Wools SA Bursary Fund Application Form 2026(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Cape Wools SA 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 (certified copy)Most recent academic results (Matric results/ Matric certificate/ tertiary academic record) (certified copy)Proof of tertiary registration (on institutions letterhead)Details of any other bursaries you have received or applied forProof of permanent residenceMotivational letter to support your application (read our tips onhow to write a motivational letter for your bursary application) Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:– Email:bursaries@capewools.co.za(Insert the words “Cape Wools Bursary 2026” in the email subject line). – Post:The Chief Executive OfficerCape Wools SAP.O. Box 2191North EndPORT ELIZABETH6056