Organisation : The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
Scholarship Name : Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Bursary Awards 2025
Applicable For : UG, PG Studies
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 30th September 2024
Website : https://www.dalrrd.gov.za/index.php
What is DALRRD Bursary?
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in identified careers in the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector for the 2025 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals, and a monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Closing date for all application is 30th September 2024.
Related / Similar Bursary : SAFRIPOL Community Bursary Scheme 2024
Eligibility of DALRRD Bursary
Fields of Study:
** BSc Eng. Agricultural (Bioresource) Engineering
** Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.)
Minimum Requirements (National Senior Certificate):
Mathematics and Physical Science: 6 (70–79)
Fields of Study:
** BSc Agric. Entomology
** BSc Agric. Food Science
** BSc Agric. Pasture Science
** BSc Agric. Plant Pathology
** BSc Agric. Soil Science
** BSc Agric. Agronomy
** BSc Agric. Viticulture and Oenology
Minimum Requirements (National Senior Certificate):
Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69)
Fields of Study:
** BAS Food Science and Technology
** Diploma in Food Technology
Minimum Requirements (National Senior Certificate):
Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50–59)
Fields of Study:
** B.Sc. Land Surveying/ Geomatics
** B.Sc. Town/Urban and Regional Planning
** B.Sc. Geo-informatics/ Geographic Information Science
Minimum Requirements (National Senior Certificate):
Mathematics and Physical Science/Geography: 5 (60 – 69)
Fields of Study:
** National Diploma/B Degree in Geomatics/Land Surveying/GIS
** National Diploma/B Degree in Town/Urban and Regional Planning
Minimum Requirements (National Senior Certificate):
Mathematics and Physical Science: 4 (50–59)
Note:
Postgraduate studies (Advance Diploma/ B. Tech, B.Sc. Hons, M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in DALRRD priority research projects.
How To Apply For DALRRD Bursary?
** Applicants must be South African citizens.
** Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address: www.dalrrd.gov.za (Click on vacancies).
** Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed above will not be considered.
** Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department within 14 days after the release of Grade 12 results and after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful.
** No late application forms will be considered.
** Applicants who are not in possession of their university acceptance letter or results can submit their application while waiting for the said documents.
** The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations for the academic year based on the total budget available.
** All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to the below email address Externalbursaries@dalrrd.gov.za
Download Application Form:
Full-time Postgraduate Studies : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2024/30386-PGF.pdf
Undergraduate Studies: https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2024/30386-UGF.pdf
Documents Required For DALRRD Bursary
Full-time Postgraduate Studies:
Please attach certified copies of the following
** Identity document (Applicant)
** Identity document (Parents/Guardian)
** Death certificates (If applicable)
** Certified copies of qualifications
** Academic Record/Grade 12 Results and University acceptance letter
** Family income (Salary advice not older than 3 months)
** SASSA confirmation letter (If applicable)
Undergraduate Studies:
Please attach certified copies of the following
** Identity document (Applicant)
** Identity document (Parents/Guardian)
** Death certificates (If applicable)
** Certified copies of qualifications
** Academic Record/Grade 12 Results and University acceptance letter
** Family income (Salary advice not older than 3 months)
** SASSA confirmation letter (If applicable)
** Proof of unemployment obtainable from the Department of Labour (If applicable)
What is the Last Date of DALRRD Bursary?
Last Date of DALRRD Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Bursary is 30th September 2024.