Western Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary South Africa 2025

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is a governmental body in South Africa tasked with advancing agriculture in the Western Cape province. It plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing food security, and supporting economic growth within the agricultural sector. The department provides a range of services, including farmer support, research and innovation, land care programs, and veterinary services. It is committed to empowering farmers, fostering rural development, and ensuring the optimal use of natural resources to build a resilient and inclusive agricultural 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 reside within the Western Cape provinceScholarship:you must be in Grade 8-12 at an Agricultural school OR be in Grade 10-12 at a Mainstream high schoolScholarship:you must be doing Mathematics and Physical Science as school subjectsBursary:you must have completed your schooling within the Western CapeBursary:you must be studying or intend on studying full-time, towards a SAQA registered undergraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed aboveBursary:Engineering, Veterinary Science, Economics and Econometrics students must have achieved a minimum of level 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics and Physical ScienceBursary:students pursuing other studies listed above, must have achieved a minimum of level 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics and Physical ScienceBursary:you must be studying or accepted/ provisionally accepted to study at a recognised higher education institution in South AfricaYou must be from a previously disadvantaged background/ impoverished and poverty-stricken background/ rural communityStudents with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Download and complete the relevant application form: High school students:WCDOA Scholarship Application Form 2025(.pdf)Undergraduate students:WCDOA Bursary Application Form 2025(.pdf) Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the WCDOA 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):Scholarship (High school students): ID document (certified copy)Latest school reportRecommendation letter towards bursary from schoolAcceptance letter to Agricultural School, if applicableEstimate quotation from school for the following: school fees for each year, accommodation and meals (if applicable) and study materialsParents or guardians ID documents/ death certificate (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ proof of UIF registration oraffidavitif unemployed/ proof of other sources of income, such as pension or social grant) Bursary (Undergraduate students): ID document (certified copy)Matric latest results/ certificateAcademic record, if currently studyingProof of university acceptance, if availableEstimate study cost for the following: registration and tuition fees for each year, accommodation and meals (if applicable) and study materialsParents or guardians ID documents/ death certificate (certified copy)Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ proof of UIF registration oraffidavitif unemployed/ proof of other sources of income, such as pension or social grant) Note: if you do not have your university acceptance letter or results yet, you may apply without them while you wait for these documents. Applications must be submitted via email to:EDI@westerncape.gov.za(Insert the words “WCDOA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).