Cape Wools SA Bursary 2026 Requirements & Application

The Cape Wools SA Bursary is an opportunity to support dedicated students pursuing careers in the wool industry, especially in textile or fashion design focused on wool, by covering critical study costs. 

About the Bursary

Cape Wools SA represents South Africa’s wool industry and administers this bursary via the Wool Industry Bursary Trust. 

Launched with seed funding from the Pecci Family, it aims to attract new entrants into the wool sector by funding their tertiary education and practical training in the field.

Fields of Study Funded

Eligible study directions include:

• Textile Design or Fashion Design with a focus on wool (e.g., final year garment must contain ≥50% wool)
• Wool or sheep science disciplines, especially for students at Grootfontein Agricultural College, specializing in wool production.

Benefits for Recipients

The bursary may cover:

1. Registration, tuition, prescribed books, materials, and accommodation fees
2. Up to R20 000 for practical on-farm training, paid directly to farmers (for Grootfontein students)
3. Funded based on academic merit, renewable biannually—continuation depends on satisfactory results and institutional compliance
4. Requires vacation work (4 weeks per annum) on a wool farm, plus a post-study work-back obligation of one year for each year funded

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must:

1. Be a South African citizen
2. Be studying or planning to study a wool-related qualification (textile/fashion design focusing on wool or animal science)
3. Meet the admission requirements of the selected institution
4. For tertiary students: be in the 3rd year or higher (Honours, Master’s, PhD) in wool-focused studies, with preference for previously disadvantaged backgrounds
5. Grootfontein students in 1st or 2nd year must intend to specialize in wool production by 3rd year

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the Cape Wools SA Bursary Application Form from the official site.
2. Prepare and submit with certified copies of:
   • ID document
   • Matric certificate or latest academic results
   • Proof of registration at your tertiary institution
   • Proof of residence
   • Motivation letter explaining your interest and fit in the industry
3. Submit your application via email to bursaries@capewools.co.za, with the subject “Cape Wools Bursary Application.”
4. Alternatively, post it to:
   The General Manager
   Cape Wools SA
   P.O. Box 2191
   North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056

Cape Wools SA Bursary Closing Date

The last known deadline to submit your application for the Cape Wools SA Bursary was October 31, 2026.

The dates for the 2026 application is not yet out.

Cape Wools SA Bursary Contact

For any inquiries related to the Cape Wools SA Bursary, please contact Cape Wools SA directly:

1. Telephone: 041 484 4301
2. Email: bursaries@capewools.co.za