Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SUBTROP

South Africa Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) founded the Lindsey Milne bursary scheme after the late Dr DL Milne, in memory of his endless contributions to the Subtropical fruit industry.

The bursary fund is made possible by the donations of the following associations: the South African Litchi Growers’ Association (SALGA), the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) and the South African Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA), all of which are part of the Subtrop.

ABOUT THE SUBTROP LINDSEY MILNE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

Subtrop is inviting students to apply for the Lindsey Milne Bursary, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a BSc Agriculture degree (majoring in Agricultural Economics or Horticultural  Science).

Every year, the bursary scheme provides financial assistance to students pursuing studies within the Subtropical fruit industry, in South Africa.

MORE ABOUT THE SUBTROP LINDSEY MILNE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE & SELECTION

Bursaries are awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and are renewable each year based on satisfactory academic performance. The bursary value will depend on the needs of the students and will be reviewed annually.

Subtrop will appoint a panel of judges to make the selection for the bursary, and successful applicants will be required to sign a contractual agreement.

Shortlisted/ successful candidates will be contacted by 31 December 2024 – if you do not receive any feedback by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

MORE ABOUT THE SUBTROP LINDSEY MILNE BURSARY PROGRAMME – OBLIGATIONS

Bursary recipients will be required to focus their seminars and projects on subtropical crops (avocado, mango, litchi) where possible.

Bursary recipients will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with Subtrop. After graduation, students will be required to work for SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) for an amount of time equal to their bursary award.

Bursary recipients who fail any courses for the bursary awarded, will be required to pay back the bursary over a period equal to the length of the bursary. Repayments will commence at the beginning of the year after the year in which the bursary was awarded.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBTROP LINDSEY MILNE 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 BSc Agriculture degree qualification, majoring in Horticultural Science and related fields or Agricultural Economics
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution within South Africa
• You must intend on pursuing a career within the subtropical fruit industry in South Africa
• You must read and agree to all of the terms stated on the application form

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SUBTROP LINDSEY MILNE BURSARY

Download and complete the Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

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 application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• Full university academic record/ transcripts (on institutions letterhead)
• Motivational letter stating why you should be awarded the bursary (read our tips on how to write a bursary motivational letter)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
• Details of any other bursary or scholarship awards which you currently hold
• 3 references (full name, relationship to you, email address and contact number)

Applications must be submitted via email to Ms Delané Landman: delane@subtrop.co.za
(Insert the words “Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary” in the email subject line).

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SUBTROP LINDSEY MILNE BURSARY

31 October 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 Subtrop directly:
Contact Person: Ms Delané Landman
Tel: 015 307 3676 / 015 307 3677
Email: delane@subtrop.co.za
Please do NOT contact Subtrop if this bursary has already closed.