Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is mandated by the Constitution of South Africa, with the national and provincial development frameworks, to drive rural growth, land reform, and food security programs in the Eastern Cape.
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:

  • Agricultural Engineering/ Bio-Resource Engineering (BSc Degree)
  • Veterinary Technology (BHSc Degree)

 

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BURSARY – EXPENSES COVERED & SERVICE CONTRACT

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, meals and prescribed textbooks.

The bursary will NOT provide cover for historical debt/ outstanding fees.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Department of Agriculture Bursary.

Bursary recipients will be required to work/ serve the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture as part of their contractual obligation. The duration will be equal to the duration of funding received.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 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 be currently in Matric or have completed Matric/ NCV
  • You must have completed the following subjects in Matric: Mathematics and Physical Science (for Agricultural Engineering or Bio-Resource Engineering students) OR Life Science, Physical Science and
    Mathematics (for Veterinary Technology students)
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a registered Higher Education Institution in South Africa
  • You must be unemployed
  • You must be in financial need, with a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 or NOT more than R600 000 if living with a disability
  • Preference will be given to youth residing in the Eastern Cape, who are unemployed and from historically disadvantaged groups (however, students from outside of the Eastern Cape province may also apply)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BURSARY

Download and complete the EC Department of Agriculture Bursary Application Form 2026 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the EC Department of Agriculture Bursary.
 

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric/ NCV latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric/ NCV certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record, if currently studying
  • Proof of admission/ provisional admission/ proof of registration from a registered Higher Education Institution
  • Proof of residence from a local municipality (less than 3 months old)
  • Parents or guardians proof of combined annual household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of social grant if applicable)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents
  • Proof of any other bursary or sponsorship by another organisation, if applicable
  • Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: bursary@ecagriculture.gov.za
(Insert the words “DOA Bursary 2026” in the email subject line).

Note: applications submitted via fax or hand delivery will NOT be accepted.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BURSARY

10 November 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture directly:
Contact people: Mrs Ndileka Guzana (Cell: 083 451 7445) or Mr Mfundiso Nzimande (Cell: 082 868 1404)
 

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

This bursary listing was last updated in July 2025.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.