Title: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Bursary Program
About the Bursary Provider:
The DALRRD was established in 2019 through the merger of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR).
The DALRRD aims to ensure fair access to land, food security, sustainable agriculture, and integrated rural development.
DALRRD Bursary Program Details:
The bursary program is open for the academic year.
It supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies in fields related to agriculture, land reform, and rural development.
Undergraduate fields covered include Animal Science, Bioresource Engineering, Entomology, Food Science, Food Technology, Geo-Informatics/Geographic Information Science, Land Surveying/Geomatics, Pasture Science, Plant Pathology, Town/Regional Planning, Veterinary Science, and Viticulture and Oenology.
Postgraduate studies cover Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development priority research projects.
The bursary covers various expenses such as tuition fees, books, accommodation, meals, and a monthly allowance.
The number of bursaries awarded depends on the department’s budget availability.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens from previously disadvantaged or impoverished backgrounds.
Undergraduate applicants must be studying or intending to study one of the specified fields at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
Postgraduate applicants must have completed their matriculation and plan to pursue relevant studies at a recognized institution.
Specific subject requirements and academic performance criteria apply.
Application Process:
Applicants can download the relevant bursary application form from the DALRRD website.
Supporting documentation, such as certified copies of ID documents, academic records, university acceptance letters, and proof of income, must be submitted with the application.
Applications can be submitted via email, post, or in-person delivery to the DALRRD offices.
The closing date for applications is 31 October.
Contact Information:
For any queries related to the bursary program, applicants can contact the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development directly. Specific contact details are provided on the DALRRD website, depending on the field of study.
