Organisation : SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop)
Scholarship Name : South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) Bursary 2024
Applicable For : Students of BSc (Agric) or equivalent degrees majoring in Horticultural Science or Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 31st October 2024
Website : https://www.subtrop.co.za/bursaries/
What is Subtrop SAAGA Bursary?
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) 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. Persons studying towards Honours and Master’s degrees in the above mentioned fields will also be considered. Closing date for application is 31st October 2024.
Related / Similar Bursary : Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary Scheme 2024
Who Can Apply For Subtrop SAAGA Bursary?
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) 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. Persons studying towards Honours and Master’s degrees in the above mentioned fields will also be considered.
Duration of Subtrop SAAGA Bursary
For any one student, the 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.
How To Apply For Subtrop SAAGA 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. Applicants that have not been contacted by 31 December should consider their application unsuccessful.
Download Application Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2024/32062-Form.docx
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 be 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.
Bursary Awards and Penalties:
A panel appointed by SAAGA 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.
What is the Last Date of Subtrop SAAGA Bursary?
Last Date of Subtrop SAAGA Bursary is 31st October 2024.