Potatoes South Africa Bursary 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE POTATOES SA BURSARY COVER?

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2027 academic year.

4 bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate or Postgraduate (BTech, Honours, Masters, PhD) studies, within the following fields:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agronomy
  • Plant/ Crop Production
  • Soil Science
  • * Other potato-relevant studies

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WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?

Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a workplace experience program, in order to enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.

Once students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a potato-industry related organisation, company or institution for an amount of time equal to their bursary award.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by no later than 31 December 2026. If you do not receive any feedback by this date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE POTATOES SA 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 have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full-time towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate (BTech, Honours, Masters, PhD) qualification, in one of the Agricultural fields listed above
  • You must be entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2027
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a strong academic record

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Potatoes South Africa Bursary Application Form 2027

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

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE POTATOES SA BURSARY?

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

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate
  • Qualification certificates (if applicable)
  • Most recent academic transcripts
  • University admission letter/ proof of registration
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, SASSA slip if receiving a social grant)
  • Masters and PhD students: progress report/ recommendation letter from a supervisor
  • Any additional documents that may be relevant to your application

Note: all supporting documents must be combined into 1 single PDF document. Documents must be arranged in the order as stated above. The final PDF document must contain your full name and ID number (example: Joe_Smith_0102030040455). The link to submit your documents will be available after completing the application form.

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE POTATOES SA 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 bursary programme, please contact Potatoes SA directly:
Tel: 012 349 1906
Email: bursaries1@potatoes.co.za

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

WHAT DOES POTATOES SOUTH AFRICA (PSA) DO?

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) is the national industry body representing South Africa’s potato sector. The organisation works to support the sustainable growth of the industry by promoting potato production, advancing research and innovation, protecting the interests of growers, and encouraging collaboration across the agricultural value chain. Guided by its Board of Directors, PSA strives to strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s potato industry while ensuring it continues to contribute to food security and economic development.

The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) was established in 2004 to help develop the next generation of skilled professionals for South Africa’s agricultural sector. Through its bursary programme, the Trust provides financial assistance to deserving students pursuing agriculture-related qualifications, with a particular focus on fields that will benefit the potato industry. By investing in education, the PIDT aims to address skills shortages and support the long-term sustainability and success of the country’s potato sector.

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This bursary listing was last updated in August 2026.

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