South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SATI BURSARY COVER?

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in fields relevant to the table grape industry and its value chain, which include (but not limited to) the following fields:

Undergraduate studies:

  • BSc Agric (Viticulture and Oenology): Table Grapes
  • BSc Agric (Plant and Soil Sciences): Crop Production Systems with Grapevine Sciences in combination with Entomology, Genetics, Plant Pathology or Agricultural Economics
  • BSc Agric (Plant and Soil Sciences): Soil and Water Management with Soil Science and Grapevine Sciences as a second major
  • BSc Agric (Plant and Soil Sciences): Crop Protection and Breeding with Plant Pathology and Entomology or Genetics
  • B Agric (Plant Production): Viticulture
  • Diploma (Crop Production): Viticulture

Postgraduate studies (Table Grape focus):

  • Entomology
  • Genetics
  • Plant Pathology
  • Soil Science
  • Viticulture
  • Other

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WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE SATI BURSARY COVER?

The bursary will provide partial or full cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, study materials, accommodation, food and living expenses, as well as any other expenses which students can motivate. Bursary funding will be dependent on available budget and SATI CEO approval.

Bursaries are awarded for 1 year at a time and students must reapply for funding each year, which will be granted based on satisfactory academic performance.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SATI BURSARY?

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by mid January 2027 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SATI BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must studying or intend on studying towards one of the qualifications listed above, relevant to the table grape industry (including but not limited to the fields listed above)
  • You must studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification
  • You must studying on a part-time or full-time basis
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average “D” symbol
  • You must studying at a registered tertiary academic institution in South Africa
  • You must be interested in pursuing a career within the table grape industry (or supporting industries)
  • Preference will be given to students entering their second or higher year of study
  • Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students, candidates in financial need and those already involved in the table grape industry and/ or form part of a table grape empowerment business/ initiative
  • Preference will be given to land reform beneficiaries and their children, farmworkers and their children, especially those already involved in the table grape industry
  • Preference will be given to students who will be part of an industry related research project

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SATI BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: SATI Bursary Application 2027

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SATI Bursary.

Applicants can read the SATI Bursary Application Guidelines before applying.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SATI BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Proof of highest qualification/s (certified copy)
  • Most recent academic results (certified copy)
  • Proof of acceptance / preliminary acceptance at an accredited tertiary institution
  • Postgraduate candidates: research proposal and acceptance thereof by researchers

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SATI BURSARY

16 November 2026 (at 23:59).

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the South African Table Grape Industry directly:
Tel: 021 863 0366
Email: applications@satgi.co.za

Please do NOT contact SATI if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES THE SATI DO?

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) is an industry organisation that represents and supports South Africa’s table grape sector, helping to strengthen the country’s position as a leading supplier of high-quality table grapes to international markets. The organisation works with growers and other industry stakeholders to promote sustainable production, improve market access, and maintain the competitiveness of South African table grapes worldwide.

Through industry development, research, market intelligence and collaboration, SATI contributes to the long-term growth of the sector and supports the livelihoods of people involved in grape production and exports. South Africa’s table grape industry plays an important role in the agricultural economy, creating employment opportunities, particularly in rural communities, while contributing to export earnings. By encouraging innovation, responsible farming practices and compliance with international quality standards, SATI helps ensure that the industry remains resilient and responsive to changing consumer demands. Its work supports both established and emerging growers in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the global agricultural market.

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This bursary listing was last updated in October 2026.

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