South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) Bursary 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE SANSOR BURSARY COVER?

SANSOR is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Postgraduate degree studies (Honours, Masters or PhD) within the seed industry.

The bursary aims to financially assist deserving postgraduate students, who wish to conduct high quality scientific research in these areas:

  • Agronomy
  • Biotechnology
  • Entomology
  • Genetics
  • Horticulture
  • Molecular Plant Biology
  • Pasture Science
  • Plant Breeding
  • Plant Pathology
  • Plant Physiology

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WHAT DOES THE SANSOR BURSARY COVER?

Bursaries are awarded based on academic merit, and bursaries are only awarded for a period of 1 year at a time. Bursary recipients may receive funding for further years of study based on satisfactory academic performance.

Bursary awards are paid directly into the student’s account at their university, in two tranches.

Apart from financial support, bursary recipients will also be able to attend workshops to gain employment skills, field trips to seed companies to learn more about the seed industry, and networking opportunities with seed industry professionals.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE SANSOR BURSARY?

Successful applicants will be informed as soon as possible – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as 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 SANSOR Bursary.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SANSOR 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 (by birth)
  • You must have completed an undergraduate degree
  • You must be registered to study towards a Postgraduate degree (Honours, Masters or Doctorate) within the seed industry, in 2027
  • You must be registered to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a study subject that support SANSOR’s vision and mission, as is advantageous to the seed industry
  • You must NOT be in receipt of any other government funding (candidates must inform SANSOR of all other government funding received)

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE SANSOR BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: SANSOR Bursary Application 2027

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE SANSOR BURSARY?

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

  • ID document
  • Degree certificate, if applicable
  • Academic transcripts, for completed and current studies

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANSOR 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?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact SANSOR directly:
Email: info@sansor.co.za

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

WHAT DOES SANSOR DO?

The South African seed industry has a long history, with its first organised industry association established in 1940 through the South African Seedmen’s Association. Since then, the sector has undergone significant development, evolving from a largely production-focused industry into a highly competitive and innovative market serving South Africa’s diverse agricultural needs.

In 1989, the South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR) was established as the representative body for the local seed sector. Its role is to promote and protect the interests of the seed industry while supporting collaboration, responsible industry practices and the continued development of South Africa’s seed trade.

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This bursary listing was last updated in August 2026.

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