Potatoes SA: Bursaries 2023

The PIDT will be awarding bursaries for studies, within the following Agricultural fields:
 

• Undergraduate studies: Agricultural Production, Agronomy, Plant Production, Soil Science.
• Postgraduate studies: Honours, Masters or PhD – with a Potato Related Topic.

Requirements for Undergraduate students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards one of the aforementioned Agriculture qualifications
• You must be in the 1st or later year of study (the bursary will cover from 2nd year of study)
• You must be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
• You must have a strong academic record

Requirements for Postgraduate students:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards an Honours, Masters or PhD qualification, with a Potato Related Topic
• You must be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
• You must have a strong academic record

Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a workplace experience program, in order to enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.

Once students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a potato-industry related organisation, company or institution for an amount of time equal to their bursary award.