About Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT):
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) is associated with Potatoes South Africa and was established in November 2004 in line with the requirements for the approval of statutory standards for potatoes. Potatoes South Africa is an organization dedicated to preserving and supporting the interests of the South African potato industry.
Potatoes SA’s core activities include the administration of information collection, research, and a potato breeding program, as well as marketing and product promotion. They also provide communication channels for sharing information within the industry.
Potatoes SA Bursaries / Potato Industry Development Trust Bursaries:
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) offers annual bursaries to qualified applicants who wish to pursue higher education studies in the field of Agriculture. Priority is given to students interested in conducting research in a potato-related field.
These bursaries are available for diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate students studying agriculture at accredited tertiary institutions in South Africa. Upon graduation, bursary recipients are required to work for potato industry-related companies or organizations within South Africa for a period equivalent to the duration of the bursary.
PIDT hosts an annual induction program, providing bursary holders with opportunities to gain more knowledge about the potato industry. Activities include visits to fresh produce markets, potato farms, processing plants, and research facilities. Bursary recipients requiring practical training as part of their qualification will also have the chance to enhance their skills through an internship and workplace experience program, improving their employability.
Bursary Requirements and Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) Bursaries, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizens
- Excellent academic performance
- Official proof of registration at a South African tertiary institution/university
- Second-year students in the field of agriculture for Diploma and Undergraduate applicants
- Honors, Masters, and PhD students in the field of agriculture (potatoes) for Postgraduate applicants
How to Apply and Application Details:
To apply for the PIDT Bursaries, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the appropriate application form:
- Submit the following documents along with your application form:For Undergraduate students:
- A certified copy of your ID document
- A certified copy of your qualification certificates
- Latest academic transcripts/records
- Admission letter from the tertiary institution
- Any additional documents relevant to your application
- A certified copy of your ID document
- A certified copy of your qualification certificates
- Latest academic transcripts/records
- Admission letter from the tertiary institution
- Color photograph (Full-length photograph of yourself)
- Progress report or recommendation letter from supervisor for students applying for the Masters – PhD
- Any additional documents relevant to your application
- Submit your application to the Potato Industry Development Trust Bursary Department via email at bursaries@potatoes.co.za or fax: 086 577 9944.
Closing Date:
The application deadline for the PIDT Bursaries has been extended to 15 November .
Please note that applicants who have not been contacted by the last week of January should consider their application unsuccessful.
Contact Details:
If you have any queries related to this bursary program, please contact the Potato Industry Development Trust directly:
- Address: 6 De Havilland Crescent Persequor Techno Park, Persequor Park, Pretoria
- Post: Private Bag x135, Pretoria 0001
- Tel: +27 (0)12 349 1906
- Fax: +27 (0)86 243 2961
