South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) Bursary 2026
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Summary
The first seed industry grouping was formed in 1940 by the South African Seedmen’s Association, and over the last 100 years, the South African Seed Industry has evolved from being a dominant contributor of seed production into a greatly competitive dynamic industry. The South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) was established in 1989, with the aim of providing the local seed industry with a formal and strategic body to protect and further the interests of the seed trade.
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Funding details
Bursaries are awarded based on academic merit, and bursaries are only awarded for a period of 1 year at a time. Bursary recipients may receive funding for further years of study based on satisfactory academic performance. Bursary awards are paid directly into the student’s account at their university, in two tranches. Apart from financial support, bursary recipients will also be able to attend workshops to gain employment skills, field trips to seed companies to learn more about the seed industry, and networking opportunities with seed industry professionals. Successful applicants will be informed as soon as possible – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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Eligibility criteria
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 citizen (by birth)You must have completed an undergraduate degreeYou must be registered to study towards a Postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters or Doctorate) within the seed industry, in 2026You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South AfricaYou must have a study subject that support SANSOR’s vision and mission, as is advantageous to the seed industryYou must NOT be in receipt of any other government funding (candidates must inform SANSOR of all other government funding received)
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How to apply
Download and complete theSANSOR Bursary Application Form(.docx) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANSOR 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)Degree certificate, if available (certified copy)Gantt Chart – TimelineAcademic transcripts (on institutes letterhead) Applications must be submitted via email to:research@sansor.co.zaandprojects@sansor.co.za(Insert the words “SANSOR Bursary Application 2026” in the email subject line).
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