Food for Mzansi Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – FOOD FOR MZANSI

Food for Mzansi was created to introduce a new generation of leaders within the Agricultural sector. The initiative shares a number of success stories and insights about the farms and agri-businesses within South Africa, in hope that it can promote nation building and social cohesion.

Food for Mzansi has received 15 global awards within its first four years of existence, and offers a number of bursary initiatives to empower rural communities. The bursary awards are not only an initiative to help aspiring young agriculturists, but also inspire many to enhance their knowledge and skills, making a meaningful impact on the environment.
The Food for Mzansi bursaries are worth R1.6 million and aim to help bridge the gap between education and rural development.
 

ABOUT THE FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Food for Mzanzi is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to 20 deserving students, for studies towards a 2 year agriculture-related qualification. The qualification can be completed online, allowing the student access from anywhere in South Africa, reducing travel and accommodation expenses.

This bursary programme was made possible by Food for Mzanzi’s collaboration with Agri Skills Transfer (an AgriSETA accredited training provider). At Agri Skills Transfer, the learner will have the opportunity to choose one of the following three National Diploma study programmes:

  • Agri Sales and Service
  • Animal Production
  • Plant Production

 

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MORE ABOUT THE FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY PROGRAMME – SELECTION

Successful candidates will be announced on Food For Mzansi, on Friday 9 February 2024.

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 Food for Mzansi Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOOD FOR MZANSI 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 currently in Matric (in 2023) or have completed Matric
  • You must intend on studying towards a National Diploma qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
  • You must be able to commence your studies from January 2024
  • You must have access to a device (laptop/ smartphone/ tablet) and Wi-Fi or Data for online learning purposes
  • You must be able to complete 120 credits per year
  • You must read and agree to the company’s Food for Mzansi Bursary T&C’s

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY

Candidates must follow these steps to apply:
Step 1: Film a short video explaining why you deserve the bursary award, be sure to begin the video with “Dear Food For Mzansi”. (You can do your video in any one of South Africa’s eleven official languages).

Step 2: Upload your video to TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook, and tag Food For Mzanzi with the hashtag #DearFoodForMzansi
Here are their official social media pages:

  • https://www.instagram.com/foodformzansi
  • https://www.facebook.com/FoodForMzansi
  • https://twitter.com/foodformzansi

Step 3: Once you have completed the first two steps, complete the Food for Mzansi Bursary Application Form and attach your most recent Matric results.

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

CLOSING DATE FOR THE FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY

31 January 2024.
(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 Food for Mzansi directly:
Tel: 021 879 1824
Email: info@foodformzansi.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact Food for Mzansi 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 November 2023.

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.