Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary South Africa 2026

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is mandated by the Constitution of South Africa, with the national and provincial development frameworks, to drive rural growth, land reform, and food security programs in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the2026 academic year.

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 currently in Matric or have completed Matric/ NCVYou must have completed the following subjects in Matric: Mathematics and Physical Science (for Agricultural Engineering or Bio-Resource Engineering students) OR Life Science, Physical Science andMathematics (for Veterinary Technology students)You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must be studying or intend on studying at a registered Higher Education Institution in South AfricaYou must be unemployedYou must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 or NOT more than R600 000 if living with a disabilityPreference will be given to youth residing in the Eastern Cape, who are unemployed and from historically disadvantaged groups (however, students from outside of the Eastern Cape province may also apply)

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Download and complete theEC Department of Agriculture Bursary Application Form 2026(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the EC Department of Agriculture Bursary. Submit 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/ NCV latest results, if currently in MatricMatric/ NCV certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Full academic record, if currently studyingProof of admission/ provisional admission/ proof of registration from a registered Higher Education InstitutionProof of residence from a local municipality (less than 3 months old)Parents or guardians proof of combined annual household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of social grant if applicable)Parents or guardians ID documentsProof of any other bursary or sponsorship by another organisation, if applicableYouth with disabilities are encouraged to apply Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to:bursary@ecagriculture.gov.za(Insert the words “DOA Bursary 2026” in the email subject line). Note: applications submitted via fax or hand delivery will NOT be accepted.