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:

  • Agricultural Economics with Risk Management (BCom) / Agricultural Economics (BSc)
  • Chartered Accountancy (BCom)
  • Economic Sciences, specialising in International Trade / Marketing (BCom)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng / BEng)
  • Quantity Surveying (BSc)

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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 be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the degree qualifications listed above, in 2027
  • You must achieved a minimum average of 70% for Matric latest exams, if currently in Matric
  • You must achieved a minimum average of 70% for Matric NSC final exams, if completed Matric
  • You must achieved a minimum average of 60% for major subjects, if currently studying
  • You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • 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)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at:

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
  • Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric
  • Full academic record including current year results, if currently studying

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

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE VKB BURSARY?

31 August 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?

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the VKB Group Head Office directly:

Tel: 058 863 8111
Contact page: https://www.vkb.co.za/index.php/en/contact-us

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, established in 1919, is a modern and dynamic agricultural enterprise that has focuses on accomplishing solutions for the changing and diverse needs of agricultural producers and related stakeholders.

The VKB Group is a top agricultural company, with an extended network of 29 entities, and VKB Beleggings as the holding company.

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This bursary listing was last updated in July 2026.

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