The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is offering external bursaries for 2026. These bursaries support unemployed youth who meet subject requirements and want to study Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Resource Engineering or Veterinary Technology at a registered South African university.
Location & Closing Date
- Location: Eastern Cape (funding for study at registered SA universities)
- Closing Date: 10 November 2025
Fields of Study
- BSc Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Resource Engineering
- BHSc Veterinary Technology
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- South African citizen (preference for Eastern Cape residents and historically disadvantaged groups)
- Matric/NCV learners (current Grade 12 or NCV also considered) with subject combinations:
- For Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Resource Engineering: Mathematics and Physical Science
- For Veterinary Technology: Life Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics
- Proof of admission / provisional admission / registration from a registered Higher Education Institution
- Household income:
- ≤ R350,000 per year (general applicants)
- ≤ R600,000 per year (applicants with disabilities)
- Willing to work back for the Department for a period equal to the funded study time
What the Bursary Covers
- Registration fees
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Prescribed textbooks
(No historical debt will be covered.)
Documents You Must Include
- Proof of residence from local municipality (issued within the last 3 months)
- Proof of admission / provisional admission / registration
- Proof of household income (payslips and/or affidavit)
- ID copies of parent(s) or guardian(s)
- If sponsored elsewhere, proof of other sponsorship
- Your South African ID copy
- Any other supporting items the application form requests
Important Notes
- Application form: Download it from here
- Email applications only (no faxes, no hand deliveries)
- Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
