SAMAC Bursary South Africa 2026

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAMAC

Macadamias South Africa NPC (known as SAMAC) is composed of macadamia nut growers, nurseries, handlers and industry service providers. SAMAC was formed by a group of growers who wished to pool their resources in order to address their common problems and issues. The organisations mission is to be leaders in the development of a profitable and sustainable industry in the common interests of members through technical and marketing innovation.
 

ABOUT THE SAMAC BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in Agriculture, with a specific focus on crop production and horticulture, which includes but is not limited to the following fields: Agronomy, Crop Protection, Crop Science, Engineering, Entomology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Plant Science and Soil Science.

Through the bursary programme, SAMAC aims to financially assist deserving students aspiring to build careers within the Macadamia industry in South Africa.

Postgraduate studies should be in a field that will benefit the macadamia industry, such as but not limited to: Entomology, Microbiology, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Soil Science and Crop Protection.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

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

 

MORE ABOUT THE SAMAC BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED

The bursary will provide funding towards the following expenses: tuition fees, prescribed textbooks and student accommodation.

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 SAMAC Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAMAC 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 or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Agriculture degree or diploma qualification
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have a strong academic record
• You must have proven financial need
• Postgraduate students must pursue studies that will benefit the macadamia industry
• You must read the SAMAC Bursary Policy (.pdf)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAMAC BURSARY

Download and complete the relevant bursary application form:
Undergraduate studies: SAMAC Bursary Application Form 2026 (Undergraduate) (.docx)

Postgraduate studies: SAMAC Bursary Application Form 2026 (Postgraduate) (.docx)

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

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

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Academic records
• Qualification or certificates completed, if applicable (certified copies)
• Official proof of registration at a tertiary institution in SA
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ SASSA confirmation letter if receiving a social grant)
• Postgraduate students: Research Proposal

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: juandre@samac.org.za OR runal@samac.org.za
(Insert the words “SAMAC Bursary 2026 – Undergraduate or Postgraduate” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAMAC BURSARY

31 January 2026.
(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 SAMAC directly:
Tel: 012 001 4107
Email: juandre@samac.org.za / runal@samac.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact SAMAC 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 January 2026.

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.