Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Bursaries 2027: X4 Bursaries

Who can apply

• Be South African citizens.
• Have completed Matric.
• Be studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in one of the listed agricultural fields.
• Be entering second year or a higher year of study in 2027.
• Be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
• Have a strong academic record.
• One single PDF document
• Documents must be arranged in the same order listed in the application requirements.
• Full name and ID number
• Joe_Smith_0102030040455.pdf
• The document submission link will be provided after completing the online bursary application form.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Potatoes PSA - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) invites qualifying South African students to apply for four bursary opportunities for the 2027 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Bursary Location: South Africa

Potatoes South Africa Bursary Programme 2027

Potatoes South Africa is offering bursary funding to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in fields relevant to the potato industry.

A total of:

4 bursaries

will be awarded for the 2027 academic year.

The programme supports students from second year of study onwards, including BTech, Honours, Masters and PhD students.

Bursary Programme Overview

Organisation: Potatoes South Africa (PSA)Programme: Bursary Programme 2027Number of Bursaries: 4Study Level: Undergraduate and PostgraduateCitizenship: South AfricanMinimum Study Level for 2027: Second year or higherStudy Institution: Recognised and accredited South African tertiary institutionClosing Date: 31 August 2026Application Method: Online

Fields of Study

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in:

• Agricultural Economics.
• Agronomy.
• Plant Production.
• Crop Production.
• Soil Science.
• Other studies relevant to the potato industry.

Eligible postgraduate qualifications include:

• BTech.
• Honours.
• Masters.
• PhD.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Internship and Workplace Experience

Bursary recipients may also have the opportunity to participate in:

• Internship programmes.
• Workplace experience programmes.

These opportunities are intended to provide practical experience and improve employment prospects within the industry.

Work-Back Requirement

Students who receive funding will be required, after completing their studies, to work for a potato-industry-related:

• Organisation.
• Company.
• Institution.

The required work period will be equal to the period for which the bursary was awarded.

Applicants should consider this obligation carefully before accepting bursary funding.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of ID document.
• Matric certificate.
• Qualification certificates, where applicable.
• Most recent academic transcripts.
• University admission letter or proof of registration.
• Parent or guardian proof of household income.
• Payslips if the parent or guardian is employed.
• Affidavit if unemployed.
• SASSA slip if receiving a social grant.
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

Masters and PhD applicants must also submit:

• Progress report; or
• Recommendation letter from their supervisor.

Important PDF Submission Requirements

All supporting documents must be combined into:

One single PDF document

Documents must be arranged in the same order listed in the application requirements.

The final PDF filename must include the applicant’s:

Full name and ID number

For example:

Joe_Smith_0102030040455.pdf

The document submission link will be provided after completing the online bursary application form.

How to Apply for Potatoes South Africa Bursary Programme 2027

Applications must be submitted online.

Click here to apply for Potatoes South Africa Bursary Programme 2027

Applicants should complete the online application first and then follow the provided instructions for uploading the single PDF containing all supporting documents.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by no later than:

31 December 2026

Applicants who do not receive feedback by that date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

Bursary Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

31 August 2026

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted according to the supplied information.

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the Potatoes South Africa Bursary Programme, contact:

Telephone: 012 349 1906

Email: [email protected]

Important Application Notes

• Four bursaries are available for 2027.
• Funding is available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
• Applicants must be entering at least their second year of study in 2027.
• Eligible fields include Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Plant/Crop Production and Soil Science.
• Other potato-related fields may also be considered.
• A strong academic record is required.
• Supporting documents must be combined into one PDF.
• Masters and PhD applicants must submit a progress report or supervisor recommendation.
• Successful bursary recipients will have a work-back obligation after completing their studies.
• Applications close on 31 August 2026.

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