Subtrop SAAGA Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
South Africa Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) is an association which manages the affairs of 3 other associations, including the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA), the South African Litchi Growers’ Association (SALGA) and the South African Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA). SAAGA’s list of objectives and aims include: to research the production and marketing of avocados; to provide recommendations regarding the after harvest handling and distribution of avocados; to encourage local marketing of avocados as well as export and assist with marketing information distribution and more.
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Funding details
Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and are renewable each year based on satisfactory academic performance. The bursary value will depend on the needs of the students and will be reviewed annually. Subtrop will appoint a panel of judges to make the selection for the bursary, and successful applicants will be required to sign a contractual agreement. Shortlisted/ successful candidates will be contacted by 31 December 2025 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application 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 student of colourYou must have completed MatricYou must be studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Agriculture or equivalent degree qualification (as mentioned above)You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South AfricaYou must read and agree to all of the terms stated on the application form
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How to apply
Download and complete theSubtrop SAAGA Bursary Application Form 2026(.docx) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Subtrop SAAGABursary. 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)Matric certificate (certified copy)Full university academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a bursary motivational letter)Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)Details of any other bursary or scholarship awards which you currently hold3 references (full name, relationship to you, email address and contact number) Applications must be submitted via email Ms Delané Landman:delane@subtrop.co.za(Insert the words “Subtrop SAAGA Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
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