South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA): Bursaries 2024

The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) is offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue their dreams of a BSc Agriculture degree. This bursary is aimed at historically disadvantaged individuals, with the aim of increasing diversity in the South African avocado industry. 

About the Bursary:

• Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time, renewable annually based on academic performance.
• The bursary value is determined according to students’ needs and will be reviewed yearly.
• Successful applicants will be selected by a panel of judges, and they will be required to sign a contractual agreement.
• Shortlisted or successful candidates will be contacted by December 31, 2023. If you don’t receive feedback by this date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Bursary Obligations:

• Bursary recipients must focus their seminars and projects on avocados where possible.
• After graduation, students are required to work for the SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) for a duration equal to the bursary amount received.
• Failure in any course may require repayment of the bursary over a period equal to the bursary length. Repayments start in the year following the award

Eligibility Requirements: 

Before applying, ensure you meet these minimum criteria:

• You must be a student of color.
• Completed Grade 12/Matric.
• Studying toward an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Agriculture or equivalent degree.
• Study at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution.
• Agree to all terms on the application form.