DAFF Bursary/Scholarship Programme 2018

Closing Date: 30 September 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in a career in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2017 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

•B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)
•Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.)

Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79 %)

•B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology
•B.Sc. Plant Pathology
•B.Sc. Entomology
•BSc Food Science
•B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science
•B.Sc. Marine Biology
•B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology
• BSc Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture

Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (60-69%)

•National Diploma: Food Technology
•National Diploma: Forestry
•National Diploma: Marine Science

Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50-59%)

•Postgraduate studies (B.Tech, B.Sc., Hons., M.Tech., M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in different agricultural, forestry and fisheries fields of studyrelating to DAFF priority research projects. Successful candidates will be appointed as interns and placed with the relevant industry / research institution / institution of higher learning as young professionals. Successful candidates will also be allocated a mentor and will receive a monthly allowance from the department.

NOTES

1. It is worth noting that certain fields of study are only available at certain institutions of higher learning:

•B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu-Natal
•Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.): University of Pretoria
•B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch
•B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science: University of Stellenbosch
•B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town
•B.Sc. Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture: Rhodes University
•B.Sc. Entomology: University of Pretoria, Free State and Fort Hare
•National Diploma: Forestry: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
•National Diploma: Marine Science: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

2. Applicants must be South African citizens.

Application Process

•Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address:

Postgraduate Application Form 2018

http://www.nda.agric.za/doaDev/sideMenu/educationAndTraining/docs/2018%20Postgraduate%20Application%20Form.pdf

Undergraduate Application Form 2018

http://www.nda.agric.za/doaDev/sideMenu/educationAndTraining/docs/2018%20Undergraduate%20Application%20Form.pdf

•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 by15 January 2017, after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful.

•All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to the following address:

The Director: Ms Amanda Shokane
Directorate : Sector Education and Training

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001

For further enquiries please contact

Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu : 012 319 7923
Ms Boitumelo Maleka : 012 319 7024