About SUBTROP:
The South African Subtropical Growers’ Association, known as SUBTROP, is an organization dedicated to promoting the farming, marketing, and distribution of subtropical fruits such as mangoes, avocados, and litchis in South Africa. This association provides its members with various services, including technical support, market information, research coordination, and more. SUBTROP operates through its head office in Tzaneen, Limpopo, as well as satellite offices throughout the subtropical fruit-growing region. It is essentially a union of three key associations: the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA), the South Africa Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA), and the South African Litchi Growers’ Association (SALGA).
Overview of SUBTROP Lindsey Milne Bursary:
The SUBTROP Lindsey Milne Bursary program is named in honor of Dr. DL Milne, who made significant contributions to the subtropical fruit industry. Dr. Milne had a long and distinguished career in the industry, serving as an employee in the Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Fruit, General Manager of Westfalia, and later as Chairman of the Subtrop group. This bursary program is designed to support students aspiring to pursue a career in the South African subtropical fruit industry.
The bursary is initially awarded for one year but can be renewed for the following year based on the recipient’s academic performance. The amount of the bursary is determined according to the student’s financial needs and is subject to annual review.
Obligation and Selection:
Bursary recipients are required to enter into a contractual agreement with SUBTROP. Under this obligation, students must work for SUBTROP for a period equivalent to the duration of the bursary. However, if no positions are available within SUBTROP, students are not obligated to the organization and will be assisted in finding placements with various members of the growers’ association.
Students receiving the bursary are encouraged to focus their seminars and projects on subtropical crops such as avocados, mangoes, and litchis whenever possible.
The selection of eligible bursary recipients is made by a panel of judges, and applicants will receive feedback on the outcome of their applications.
If a student fails to pass the course for which the bursary was granted, they will be required to repay the bursary. Repayment can be made over a period equal to the length of the bursary, with payments starting the year after the bursary was received.
Bursary Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the SUBTROP Lindsey Milne Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be South African citizens.
- Must be studying towards a BSc (Agriculture) degree with a major in Horticulture Science or related fields or Agriculture Economics.
- Must be enrolled at recognized tertiary institutions.
How to Apply for the Bursary:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the SUBTROP Lindsey Milne Bursary by following these steps:
- Download and complete the application form: Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary Application Form (.doc).
- After completing the form, submit it via email to Ms. Delane Landman at delane@subtrop.co.za.
Documents Required:
When submitting the application form via email or upload, applicants must include the following documents. Failure to provide any of these documents may result in the rejection of the bursary application:
- Certified ID document.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Motivational letter explaining why the applicant deserves the bursary.
- University academic record on tertiary institution letterhead.
- Curriculum Vitae (limited to 2 pages).
- Details of any other awards or bursaries currently held by the applicant.
- Three references with full names, relationships to the applicant, email addresses, and contact details.
Closing Date:
The deadline for bursary applications is 31 October. All applications must be submitted within the specified timeframe.
Contact Details:
For inquiries or additional information regarding the SUBTROP Lindsey Milne Bursary, applicants can contact:
- Ms. Delane Landman
- Phone: 015 307 3676, 015 307 3677
- Email: delane@subtrop.co.za
- Address: 13 Peace Street, Arbor Park, Tzaneen
