Key Facts
- Status
- Applications Closed
- Provider
- Field of Study
- Academic Year
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2027
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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Undergraduate: from second year of study
- Postgraduate: BTech, Honours, Masters, or PhD
- Studying Agronomy, Plant/Crop Production, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, or other potato-relevant studies
- Research or studies connected to potato-related projects
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Academic transcript or results
- Proof of registration or acceptance
- Additional supporting documents, uploaded after submission as instructed on the application form
About Potatoes SA Bursary
Potatoes South Africa funds a small number of bursaries each year for students studying fields relevant to potato production, including agronomy, plant and crop production, soil science, and agricultural economics. As the industry body representing South African potato producers, Potatoes SA created the bursary to build specialist skills for an industry that depends on very specific agricultural expertise.
Because only four bursaries are awarded each year, this is one of the more competitive opportunities on this site relative to its size - Potatoes SA funds both undergraduate students from second year and postgraduate students up to PhD level, provided their research or studies connect to potato-related projects.
Funding Details
Full financial details aren't published upfront, but the bursary is aimed at supporting students whose study or research is directly connected to potato-related projects, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Where You Can Study
Potatoes SA doesn't publish a narrow list of approved institutions, so most accredited South African universities offering agriculture-related qualifications relevant to potato production should qualify.
About Potatoes South Africa
Potatoes South Africa is the industry body representing potato producers across the country, coordinating research, market development, and industry support for the potato value chain. The organisation is based in Perseq…
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- 6 De Havilland Crescent, Persequor Techno Park, Pretoria, 0020
- Phone
- +27 12 349 1906
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
You need to be a South African citizen, either an undergraduate student from second year of study onward, or a postgraduate student studying toward a BTech, Honours, Masters, or PhD, in a field relevant to potatoes - agronomy, plant or crop production, soil science, agricultural economics, or other potato-relevant studies.
Because Potatoes SA only awards four bursaries a year, shortlisted applicants are invited to a further selection stage - if you haven't heard anything by 31 December 2026, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bursaries does Potatoes SA award each year?
Only four - this is one of the more competitive bursaries relative to its size.
Which fields does the bursary cover?
Agronomy, Plant/Crop Production, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, and other potato-relevant studies.
Can undergraduate students apply?
Yes, from second year of study onward - first-year students aren't eligible.
What postgraduate levels are covered?
BTech, Honours, Masters, and PhD.
What happens after I submit my application?
Only shortlisted applicants are contacted for the next selection stage; if you haven't heard back by 31 December 2026, consider your application unsuccessful.
How do I apply?
Online via the Potatoes SA bursary application form - you'll be directed to the right section based on your study level, and supporting documents are uploaded after you submit the form.
When do applications close?
31 August 2026.
Is this bursary open to non-South African citizens?
No - it's only open to South African citizens.
