LRF Dr Michael Bradfield Bursary South Africa 2024

The Livestock Registering Federation (LRF) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2000. Its principal business and purpose is to unite, protect, and promote its members (who act as Registering Authorities) into an affiliated federation. This federation operates under high standards of performance and conduct, promoting the interests and ideas of all its members. For more than 20 years, Dr. Bradfield worked as a genetics consultant, playing a vital role in the creation and ongoing management of BREEDPLAN (a genetic evaluation system) and HerdMASTER (an on-farm software) within the country. Dr Bradfield was a hard-working and dedicated leader, passionate about helping those less fortunate.

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 have completed a BSc Agric in Animal Science qualificationYou must have obtained your qualification from a SACNSP registered South African universityYou must be pursuing postgraduate studies within Animal Genetics and BreedingYou must have a minimum GPA of 65%You must have obtained a minimum result of 70% for Animal Breeding and Genetics modules, on a third and final year levelYou must demonstrate strong academic abilityYou must intend to complete and graduate within two to three years

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Students can apply by downloading theLRF Bursary Nomination Form 2024(.pdf), which must then be completed by your head of department. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the LRF bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Graduation certificate of degrees you have completed (certified copy)Official statement/ transcript of all modules you have completed at an undergraduate level (certified copy)UpdatedCurriculum Vitaestating your relevant courses and any awards you may have receivedBrief project proposal of your intended study in Animal Breeding and Genetics Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:office@lrf.co.za(Insert the words “LRF Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).