SAAGA Subtrop Bursary 2023 : South African Avocado Growers Association

Organisation : South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA)
Scholarship Name : SAAGA Subtrop Bursary 2023
Applicable For : Students of colour studying towards a BSc (Agric) or equivalent degree
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 31st October 2022
Website : https://www.subtrop.co.za/

What is SAAGA Subtrop Bursary?

The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) / Subtrop makes bursaries available to individuals from historically disadvantaged groups for studies to towards a BSc (Agric) or equivalent degrees majoring in Horticultural Science or Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness. To ensure that appropriately trained graduates of colour enter the South African avocado industry to enable continued growth of the sector. Closing date is 31st October 2022.

How To Apply For SAAGA Subtrop Bursary?

** Applications should be forwarded to the offices of Subtrop, not later than 31 October of the year preceding the academic year for which the bursary is applied.
** The attached application form should be completed and supporting documentation must be attached.
** The SAAGA bursary is for students of colour studying towards a BSc (Agric) or equivalent degree majoring in Horticultural Science and related fields or Agricultural Economics.
** Applications should be emailed to Ms Delané Landman: delane AT subtrop.co.za

SAAGA Subtrop Bursary Awards & Penalties

** A panel appointed by SAAGA Subtrop will evaluate all applications. Applicants will be advised of the decision timeously. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contractual agreement with Subtrop. The value of the bursary award will be dependent on each individual case and will be reviewed annually.

** If a recipient does not pass the course for which the bursary has been awarded, he/she will be required to pay back the bursary over a period equal to the length of the bursary, repayment commencing at the beginning of the year after the year in which the bursary was awarded.

Duration of SAAGA Subtrop Bursary

For any one student, the SAAGA Subtrop Bursary will be available for an initial period of one year, after which progress will determine the extension of the bursary. If a student is awarded the bursary for the first time, he/she will not automatically qualify for the bursary for the next year.

Obligations of recipient to the avocado industry:
** Students awarded a bursary by SAAGA will be required to work for the SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) for a period of one year for each year that the bursary is awarded, provided that a position is available.

** If no position is available at the time that the recipient completes his/her degree, there will be no obligation to Subtrop. If no position is available in Subtrop, the recipient will assisted in finding a placement with members of SAAGA.

** Subtrop is the umbrella organisation that manages the affairs of the SA Avocado, Litchi and Mango Growers’ Associations. Recipients of the bursary will be required to focus their seminars and projects on avocados where possible.

Recipients wishing to continue with postgraduate studies:
Recipients wishing to continue with a postgraduate degree will be allowed to do so provided that the research to be carried out will further equip the student to effectively serve the avocado industry as an employee of Subtrop. The bursary scheme will not make provision for postgraduate students, as SAAGA funds research carried out by postgraduate students, which in effect, amounts to a bursary.

What is the Closing Date of SAAGA Subtrop Bursary?

Closing Date of SAAGA Subtrop Bursary is 31st October 2022.