Key Facts
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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Enrolled in, or accepted for, a degree in agriculture, business, finance, logistics/supply chain management, or marketing
- Willing to complete mandatory paid vacation work (two weeks June/July, two weeks November/December) each year of the bursary
- Willing to sign a post-graduation service contract with Bester equal in length to the years of funding received
Documents Needed
- Motivation letter
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Official academic transcripts
About Bester Bursary Graduate Development Programme
The Bester Bursary & Graduate Development Programme is funded by Bester Feed & Grain, a Stellenbosch-based agricultural trading company. The programme combines financial support for tertiary study with a structured graduate development pathway, aimed at building a pipeline of skilled graduates for the company's agribusiness operations.
Funding is aimed at students studying agriculture, business, finance, logistics/supply chain management, or marketing. In return for funding, recipients complete mandatory paid vacation work with Bester during their studies (two weeks in June/July and two weeks in November/December each year) and are mentored by a senior manager within the company. After graduating, bursary recipients are expected to work for Bester for a period equal to the number of years they received funding.
Funding Details
Full cover of tuition fees, guaranteed paid vacation work placements during the June/July and November/December university breaks, and mentoring from a senior Bester manager. Graduates who complete their qualification are expected to move into a role at the company as part of the work-back agreement.
Where You Can Study
Bester does not publish a restricted list of approved institutions; any accredited South African university or university of technology offering a relevant degree should qualify.
About Bester Feed & Grain
Bester Feed & Grain (Pty) Ltd is a South African agribusiness established in 1994 and headquartered in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, specialising in the domestic and international trading of grain, oilseeds, animal feed, a…
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South African students, enrolled in or accepted for a degree in agriculture, business, finance, logistics/supply chain management, or marketing, who are willing to complete mandatory paid vacation work each year of the bursary and commit to working for Bester after graduation.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds this bursary?
Bester Feed & Grain (Pty) Ltd, a South African agricultural trading company based in Stellenbosch.
What fields of study does it cover?
Agriculture, business, finance, logistics/supply chain management, and marketing.
Do I have to work for Bester during my studies?
Yes - recipients complete mandatory paid vacation work for two weeks in June/July and two weeks in November/December each year.
What happens after I graduate?
You are expected to work for Bester for a period equal to the number of years you received funding.
How do I apply?
By emailing a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, and a valid South African ID to Bester's bursary team - check bester.co.za for the current application window, as exact dates can change year to year.
