VKB Group Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE VKB BURSARY COVER?

The VKB Group is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications:

• Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management (BCom)
• Economic Sciences with Risk Management (BCom)
• Management Accountancy (BCom)
• Quantitative Risk Management (BSc)

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Accounting Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Engineering Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

Bursary recipients will be required to complete vacation work at one of the VKB regional head offices.

After graduation, students must be willing to relocate for potential employment or work-back obligations.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the closing date. If you do not receive any feedback by this, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 VKB Group Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary (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 have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards one of the degree qualifications listed above
• You must be currently in your 1st year or have completed your 1st year of study
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your major subjects
• You must be passionate and driven to complete your studies
• You must be willing to complete vacation work at one of the VKB regional head offices during university holidays
• You must be fluent in English and Afrikaans (spoken and written)
• You must be willing to relocate after studies for potential employment or work-back obligations

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: VKB Bursary Application 2027

Note: applicants should use Google Chrome web browser to apply.

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Passport sized photo
• Matric certificate
• Full academic record including current year results

(All supporting documents must be submitted in PDF format).

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(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?

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

WHAT DOES THE VKB GROUP DO?

The VKB Group is a South African agricultural enterprise with a history dating back to 1919. Headquartered in Reitz, Free State, the Group has grown from its agricultural roots into a diversified business operating across various stages of the food and agricultural value chain. Its activities include agricultural services, grain marketing, mechanisation, financing, processing, logistics and food production, supporting farmers while helping deliver products to consumers.

Beyond its commercial operations, VKB places strong emphasis on developing people and supporting the communities in which it operates. The Group invests in skills development through bursaries, internships, training and other talent initiatives, helping young South Africans build careers that can contribute to the country’s agricultural and business sectors. In its 2025 Integrated Report, VKB reported awarding 214 bursaries and highlighted the expansion of its bursary programmes as part of its talent-development strategy.

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This bursary listing was last updated in September 2026.

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