Hortgro Bursary South Africa 2025
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – HORTGRO
The history of Hortgro dates back all the way to 1652 when the first apple seeds were planted by Jan van Riebeeck in the Cape of Good Hope. Today, the company is focused on research and technology, production, transformation, markets and communication in the deciduous fruit industry.
The companies main goal is to guide and direct research within the deciduous fruit industry, to address the industries short term and long term needs. Hortgro’s members include: the Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS); SA Stone Fruit Producers’ Association (SASPA) and SA Apple and Pear Producers’ Association (SAAPPA).
ABOUT THE HORTGRO BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Hortgro is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields:
- Agri-Management
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Science
- Entomology
- Horticulture (Production/ Post harvest)
- Marketing Specialist
- Microbiology
- Plant Pathology
- Project Management
- Soil and Water Science
Hortgro is committed to the future of the agricultural sector and helps deciduous fruit growers to produce, market and sell high-quality produce. To achieve their goals, Hortgro requires trained, skilled and passionate people. One of the ways Hortgro achieves this is through their annual bursary programme.
MORE ABOUT THE HORTGRO BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPECTATION, RENEWAL & SELECTION
Bursary recipients are expected to:
- Provide Hortgro with quarterly updates regarding their studies and general well-being
- Submit results each semester
- Maintain good behaviour throughout their studies
- Attend Hortgro functions
The bursary award is renewable each year, based on satisfactory academic performance.
Bursary recipients will have access to a mentor, who will provide motivation to help students throughout their studies.
Shortlisted candidates will be presented to a committee for final selection.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HORTGRO 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 OR be currently in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a qualification within one of the fields of study listed above, in 2025
- You must studying or registered to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must meet the admission requirements for your chosen course of study
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HORTGRO BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: Hortgro Bursary Application 2025
Applicants are encouraged to also download and read the Hortgro Bursary Brochure (.pdf)
Shortlisted applicants may be required to submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation before the bursary is awarded. Hortgro may request further documents than the ones listed below:
- ID document or both sides of your ID Card (certified copy)
- Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
- Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
- Latest tertiary academic record, if at tertiary level (certified copy)
- Proof of tertiary registration (on tertiary letterhead)
- Estimated breakdown of study fees (tuition, books and accommodation)
- Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents/ guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed)
- Proof of any other financial assistance, bursaries or loans being received (if applicable)
- Essay with the following details (about yourself, brief details of your career plans, brief details of where you see yourself in the agricultural environment in the future, and why you should be awarded the bursary) (to be filled in on the application form in your own hand writing)
- 2 contactable references
CLOSING DATE FOR THE HORTGRO BURSARY
15 August 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 Hortgro directly:
Tel: 021 870 2900
Email: learn@hortgro.co.za
Please do NOT contact Hortgro if this bursary has already closed.