Meat Industry Trust (MIT) Bursary South Africa 2026

The Meat Industry Trust (MIT) is a discretionary Trust that was formed in 1996, with the aim of funding various objectives of interest relating to the Red Meat Industry. The Meat Industry Trust (MIT) bursary is administered via the Bursary Working Committee (BWC), which includes a team of people who represent the research fraternity and interests of the industry, and have knowledge about the Tertiary Institutions.

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 meet the criteria to register for a Master’s or Doctorate degreeYou must intend on studying full-time towards a master’s or doctorate degree, relating to 1 or more of the fields listed above, in 2026Master’s degree applicants:you must have completed 4 academic years for a BSc Hons or a BSc (Agric) registered with the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQUA), or an equivalent qualification, or an equivalent foreign qualification assessed by the SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or the SA Veterinary Council (SAVC), and approved by SAQADoctorate degree applicants:you must have completed a Master’s degree registered with the SAQA, or an equivalent qualification, or an equivalent foreign qualification assessed by the SACNASP, or the SAVC and approved by SAQUAYou must study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must NOT be employedYou must agree to all the terms and conditions on the application formCandidates with other bursaries may apply, however the details of bursaries applied for and awarded must be declared, as well as any conditions that may conflict with this bursary

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Students who meet the above criteria, can apply by following these steps: Step 1:Download and completed theMeat Industry Trust (MIT) Bursary Application Form 2026(.docx)(Note: save the document in .pdf or .docx format). Step 2:Apply online at:Meat Industry Trust (MIT) Bursary Application 2026 Step 3:Upload clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Completed application form (from step 1)ID document (certified copy)All tertiary qualifications completed (certified copy)Full academic record for each qualification relating to your application (on university letterhead)Proof of registration (if available)