South African Nursery Association (SANA) Bursary 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SANA

The South African Nursery Association (SANA) was established in the year 1947 as a non-profit organisation. The main aim of the SANA is to represent the interests of the green/ nursery industry. SANA now also represents the following related associations: ABSTA (Allied, Bulb & Seed Trade Association), GCA (Garden Centre Association), and the BPGA (Bedding Plant Growers Association).

Some of the companies key objectives include: portraying a professional image of the countries Horticultural industry; creating a national communication channel with other Nursery businesses; keeping in contact with Government departments concerning issues related to the industry and environmental matters.
 

ABOUT THE SANA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Nursery Association (SANA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards Horticulture and Landscaping qualifications.

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 South African Nursery Association Bursary.
 

** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Horticulture and Landscaping Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE SANA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will only provide cover for tuition fees only and is awarded for the current academic year of study. Funding is paid directly to the institution.

The bursary does NOT cover any outstanding fees or other fees (such as registration fees, practical training, accommodation, travel, allowances, and prescribed books).

Bursary recipients will also be required to become SANA members (free of charge), which will have the following benefits:

• Regular communication via electronic newsletters – this covers matters relating to the industry, important dates and more
• Digital copy of the annual SANA Magazine
• Invitation as a visitor, to the fast growing SANA TRADE FAIRS, allowing members the chance to view how the nursery industry operates – this takes place twice a year in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal
• Membership is valid for 1 year – student members are required to reapply each year

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted and invited to attend an interview with a SANA representative in their area, which will take place in April 2024.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANA 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 have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a Horticulture or Landscaping qualification
• You must preferably be studying at undergraduate level (PhD, Masters and BTech students will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
• You must have completed all modules of the 1st academic year of study
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for each subject
• You must be registered for 2024 studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be a student member of SANA or must apply to be a member of SANA (this is FREE – see application form in the list of supporting documents below)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANA BURSARY

Download and complete the SANA Bursary Application Form 2024 (.docx)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANA 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 may application be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Photograph of yourself (selfie/ portrait photograph/ student card photo)
• Current academic record
• Certificates of all previous other studies completed
• Tertiary institution’s banking details (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of tertiary registration for 2024 (on institutions letterhead)
• Completed SANA Student Membership Application Form 2024 (.docx)
• Completed SANA Bursary Checklist 2024 (.docx)
• Motivational letter (details can be found on the application form) (minimum 150 words)

 

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Email: ayanda@sana.co.za
(Insert the words “SANA Bursary 2024” in the email subject line).

– Fax: 086 580 9793
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANA BURSARY

29 March 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 the South African Nursery Association (SANA) directly:
Contact Person: Ayanda Radebe (Bursary Administrator)
Email: ayanda@sana.co.za
 

Please do NOT contact the SANA 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 February 2024.

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.