Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) Bursary South Africa 2025

The Eastern Cape Department Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR), a government entity in South Africa, is committed to fostering sustainable rural development and promoting agricultural growth in the Eastern Cape Province. The main goal of the DRDAR, is to empower rural communities by enhancing food security, improving access to economic opportunities, and supporting smallholder farmers through innovative agricultural programs and infrastructure development. The DRDAR collaborates with local stakeholders to drive land reform, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the province’s socio-economic transformation.

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 unemployedYou must have completed Grade 12/ Matric/ NCV with Mathematics and Physical ScienceYou must be studying or intend on studying towards a degree within one of the fields of study listed aboveYouth with disabilities are encouraged to applyYou must be studying or registered/ accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum (or NOT more than R600 000 per annum if living with a disability)Preference will be given to unemployed youth, from designated groups, residing within the Eastern Cape province (students from other provinces are also encouraged to apply)

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Download and complete theDRDAR Bursary Application 2025(.pdf) Alternatively, application forms can be collected from a nearest DRDAR office. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the DRDAR 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)Matric latest results or Matric certificate (certified copy)Full Academic record, if currently studyingProof of admission/ provisional admission/ proof of registration from a registered Higher Education InstitutionProof of residence from local municipality (less than 3 months old)Parents or guardians ID documentsParents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/affidavitif unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable)Details of any other bursary or sponsorship currently received, if applicable Applications must be submitted via email to:bursary@drdar.gov.za(Insert the words “DRDAR Bursary 2025” in the email subject line). Note: applications submitted via fax or hand delivered will NOT be accepted.