Potatoes SA Bursary 2026

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) are focused on serving, promoting and protecting the interests of the potato industry within South Africa. The companies Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring that the countries the potato producers interests and the overall potato industry is served constituted. The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) was established in 2004 in order to assist students with funding within the agricultural field of study. The Trust’s goal is to ensure the continuity of skilled employees into the countries potato industry.

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 have completed MatricYou must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate (Honours/ Masters/ PhD) qualification, in one of the Agricultural fields listed aboveYou must be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2026You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic record

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Applications must be submitted online at:Potatoes South Africa Bursary Application Form 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Potatoes SA Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentationhere(the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric certificate (certified copy)Qualification certificates (certified copies)Latest academic transcripts/ records (on institutions letterhead)Academic reports of all Degrees or Diplomas completed (on institutions letterhead)Admission letter from tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA slip if receiving a social grant)Masters and PhD students: progress report/ recommendation letter from a supervisorAny additional documents that may be relevant to your application