Agriculture Bursaries & Opportunities in South Africa 2026

AFGRI has opened 40 AgriSETA and MerSETA apprenticeship opportunities for young South Africans who want to build a future in mechanical trades.

AFGRI invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Grain Management Graduate Internship Programme 2027 in Centurion.

AFGRI invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2027. The 18-month graduate programme will be based within AFGRI’s Grain Management Department and is expected to commence on 1 February 2027.

AFGRI Equipment invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme 2026.

South Africa’s agricultural and earthmoving machinery sectors continue to face a shortage of qualified artisans.

AFGRI Equipment is recruiting 40 Tractor and Earthmoving Apprentices for a three-year training pathway across its South African branch network. Candidates need Grade 12 with English and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, plus a valid driver’s licence.

AFGRI Equipment is recruiting 40 apprentices for its 2026 Tractor Mechanic and Earthmoving Mechanic apprenticeship intake across South Africa.

South African students who are currently studying at a recognised higher education institution and are struggling with outstanding fees for the 2026 academic year have a new funding opportunity to investigate.

African Union invites students and recent graduates from AU Member States to apply for the Internship Program 2026.

Unlike many bursaries aimed at students preparing to begin a new academic year, the African Global Skills Academy and Solarpop Bursary Programme 2026 focuses on students who are already studying and still owe fees for the current academic year.

BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2027 The BASF South Africa Trust is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Botshelo Safety Bursary South Africa 2027 Botshelo Safety is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Cape Wools SA Bursary South Africa 2027 Cape Wools SA is inviting students to apply for the bursary funding, through the Wool Industry Bursary Trust, for the 2027 academic year.

Agriculture now reaches far beyond farms and fields. It includes food science, engineering, animal health, plant production, soil science and sustainability.

Department of Agriculture (DoA) Bursary South Africa 2027 The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

South African Grade 12 learners and full-time students who want to build careers in environmental science, forestry, biodiversity, marine science, fisheries, engineering, climate change, waste management, law, GIS, conservation and related fields have a major funding opportunity for the 2027

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) invites qualifying South African students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and rural communities to apply for the DLRRD Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Grade 12 learners and full-time students pursuing environmental, forestry, conservation, fisheries, engineering, climate, waste, marine science and related qualifications can apply for the DFFE Bursary Programme 2027.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is offering a 24-month internship programme running from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2028.

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation Undergraduate Bursary South Africa 2027 The FirstRand Empowerment Foundation is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Young people in the Free State who want to study towards a Diploma or Degree in 2027 have an important provincial funding opportunity to consider.

Garden Route District Municipality Bursary South Africa 2027 The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

South African learners and university students who want to build careers in mining, engineering, geology, metallurgy and related technical fields can now apply for the Harmony Gold Mining Company Bursary Programme for 2027.

The Industrial Development Corporation invites qualifying South African students to apply for the IDC External Bursary Scheme for the 2027 academic year.

IDC Bursaries 2027 are now open for South African students who want to study in scarce and critical skills fields linked to the country’s economic growth.

Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary South Africa 2027 The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP) invites South African students to apply for the ISFAP Bursary 2027.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invites academically deserving South African students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for the IDC External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Industrial Development Corporation invites South African students to apply for the IDC External Bursary Programme 2027.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has officially opened applications for its highly sought-after External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

ISFAP Bursary South Africa 2027 ISFAP is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded to students from the “missing middle”, for studies in “Occupations of High Demand”.

ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary South Africa 2027 ISFAP is inviting students to apply for their Postgraduate bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

KwaZulu-Natal Grade 12 learners and undergraduate students who want to pursue careers in engineering have an important provincial bursary opportunity for the 2027 academic year.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) has opened applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2027 - 2029, offering 138 internship opportunities across 43 advertised internship streams/placements.

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for 138 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027 - 2029.

Students planning careers in agricultural engineering, civil engineering or veterinary medicine have a new funding opportunity for 2027. The LDARD External Bursary Programme can cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and a monthly allowance, with applications closing at 16:00 on 30 October 2026.

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) is inviting qualifying South African students and prospective students to apply for its External Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

Maize Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 The Maize Trust is inviting students to apply for their postgraduate bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The National Department of Agriculture invites South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme 2027.

South African graduates and students looking for funding and workplace experience in the construction and built environment sector now have another important opportunity to consider.

Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary South Africa 2027 The Northern Cape Provincial Government (NCPG) is inviting students to apply for the office of the premier bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

OVK Retail has opened its 2027 Learnership Programme to matriculants who want practical exposure to commerce, agriculture, customer service and marketing.

The SA Cultivar & Technology Agency (SACTA) invites South African students to apply for the SACTA Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027 The SA Cultivar & Technology Agency (SACTA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

The South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) invites qualifying South African postgraduate students to apply for the SANSOR Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

The Santam Bursary Programme is open for South African students who want to build careers in the short-term insurance industry.

Sappi invites qualifying South African learners and students to apply for the Engineering Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.

A fully funded engineering bursary with built-in job opportunities? That’s exactly what Sappi is offering South African students in 2026.

Engineering studies can open powerful doors, but the cost of university often blocks talented students before they even begin.

Sappi Bursary South Africa 2027 Sappi Limited (previously known as South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited), was formed in 1936 as a local paper producer.

Many South African learners dream of becoming engineers or forestry specialists, but the cost of university studies often stands in the way. Tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, transport, and daily living expenses can place a heavy financial burden on families.

Young people with a strong interest in mechanics, machinery and agriculture have a practical opportunity to build a technical career through the Senwes Equipment Apprenticeship Programme 2026.

Senwes Equipment invites young South Africans to apply for the Apprenticeship Programme 2026.

A Grade 12 certificate and a valid driver’s licence could open the door to practical experience in South Africa’s grain industry.

Senwes Grainlink invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the 12-month Grainlink Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 at selected Senwes silos.

Senwes invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Programme 2027.

Students and learners from selected communities in the Northern Cape have an important funding opportunity for the 2027 academic year.

If you are an Agricultural Science graduate looking to gain practical experience in South Africa’s seed industry, the SANSOR Seed Certification Internship Programme could be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) Bursary 2027 SANSOR is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for Postgraduate degree studies (Honours, Masters or PhD) within the seed industry.

Standard Bank Group invites South African students to apply for the Standard Bank Group Bursary Programme 2027.

Higher education remains one of the most powerful tools for changing lives, creating opportunities, and developing the future workforce of South Africa. However, for many talented students, the cost of studying at university remains a significant challenge.

Standard Bank Bursary South Africa 2027 Standard Bank is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Vhembe TVET College has opened applications for its 2027 Occupational Programmes, with 31 training options available across five campuses.

VKB Group Bursary South Africa 2027 The VKB Group is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially opened applications for its 2027 Bursary Programme, offering comprehensive financial and developmental support to qualifying South African university students.

Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Bursary 2027 The Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa (WFSA) Bursary is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.