Department Of Agriculture Forestry And Fisheries Bursary Awards
Department Of Agriculture Forestry And Fisheries Bursary Awards, The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is responsible for managing and supporting the agricultural sector in South Africa, and ensuring that all citizen have access to safe and nutritious food.
DAFF are awarding bursaries to students who are studying or intend on studying within the agriculture, forestry and fisheries field, which is currently a scarce skills sector in the country.
ABOUT THE BURSARY
The following expenses will be covered by DAFF: tuition, prescribed books, accommodation, meals and a monthly allowance.
The bursary programme is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students within the following fields of study:
BSc degrees:
- Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
- Entomology
- Food Science
- Forestry and Wood Science
- Ichthyology (Specialising in Aquaculture)
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography and Marine Biology
- Plant Pathology
- Viticulture and Oenology
BVSc degree:
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
National Diplomas:
- Food Technology
- Forestry
- Marine Science
Postgraduate studies:
- All agriculture, forestry and fisheries fields linked to DAFF priority research projects (B.Sc./ B.Tech/ D.Tech/ M.Sc. Hons/ M.Tech/ Ph.D.)
Please note that certain fields of study are limited to the following tertiary institutions:
BSc Bioresource Engineering: only available at the University of KwaZulu-Natal,
BSc Oceanography and Marine Biology: only available at the University of Cape Town,
BSc Viticulture and Oenology & B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science: only available at the University of Stellenbosch,
BSc Ichthyology (specialising in Aquaculture): only available at Rhodes University,
National Diploma in Marine Science: only available at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology,
National Diploma in Forestry: only available at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
- South African citizen,
- Achieved the following minimum results in Matric/ Grade 12:
- BSc Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) & Bachelor of Veterinary Science: level “6” (70% to 79%) for Mathematics and Physical Science,
- ALL other BSc students: level “5” (60% to 69%) for Mathematics and Physical Science,
- National Diploma students: level “4” (50% to 59%) for Mathematics and Physical Science.
*Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students and those from poor and rural communities. Disabled applicants are also encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
You can download a copy of the latest application form at: http://www.daff.gov.za/daffweb3/Branches/Food-Security-Agrarian-Reform/Sector-Education-Training/Careers
(Please note that there are seperate application forms for undergraduate and postgraduate study).
The following items must accompany your application form:
Undergraduate students:
- ID document (certified copy),
- Matric/ Grade 12 results/ academic record (certified copy),
- Qualification certificates (certified copy),
- University admission/ acceptance letter (certified copy),
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips) (certified copy) OR proof of SASSA grant income (certified copy) OR death certificates (certified copy).
Postgraduate students:
- ID document (certified copy),
- Latest complete academic record (certified copy),
- Qualification certificates (certified copy),
- University admission/ acceptance letter (certified copy),
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips) (certified copy) OR proof of SASSA grant income (certified copy) OR death certificates (certified copy).
Complete application forms and supporting documents must then be submitted to:
The Director
Directorate: Sector Education and Training
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Private Bag X250
Pretoria 0001
CONTACT
For any bursary queries, please contact:
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Ms Boitumelo Maleka (Tel: 012 319 7024)
Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu (Tel: 012 319 7923)
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary 2018
Closing Date:
Field of Study:
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Geography, Archaeology & Environmental Studies
- Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences
Bursary Details:
The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance.
The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities.
It is worth noting that certain fields of study are only available at certain institutions of higher learning:
• BSc Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc): University of Pretoria
• BSc Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch
• BSc Forestry and Wood Science: University of Stellenbosch
• BSc Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town
• BSc Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture: Rhodes University
• National Diploma: Forestry: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• National Diploma: Marine Science: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2. Applicants must be South African citizens
3. Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address: www.daff.gov.za click on “Vacancies”
4. Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed above will not be considered
5. Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department by
15 January, after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful
Closing Date: 30 September
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.