Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development: DALRRD Bursary, Application Form, Requirements and Closing Date

For South African students pursuing careers in agriculture, land reform, and rural development, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Bursary offers a valuable opportunity to finance their studies.

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This comprehensive bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, books, meals, and even a monthly allowance, easing the financial burden and allowing students to focus on their academic pursuits.

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About the DALRRD Bursary

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development bursary provides complete financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in fields aligned with the department’s mandate.

This includes, but is not limited to, agricultural sciences, veterinary science, rural development studies, land surveying, and natural resource management.

The bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, books, meals, and a monthly allowance, ensuring students can focus solely on their academic pursuits.

Also, the program offers mentorship and career guidance, nurturing future leaders in these vital fields.

DALRRD Bursary Application Form

Applications for the DALRRD bursary are typically open from June to October each year. But it’s important to note that the 2024 application period has already closed (October 31, 2023).

I recommend keeping an eye on the bursary webpage and social media channels of the DALRRD for updates on the 2025 application period, which will likely open around mid-year.

There are two application forms depending on your study level. They are:

  1. Undergraduate studies
  2. Postgraduate studies

Once the application period opens, follow these steps to submit your application:

  1. Carefully review the application form and eligibility criteria.
  2. Download and complete the relevant application form electronically or by hand.
  3. Gather all required supporting documents (detailed in the next section).
  4. Submit your completed application form and supporting documents to the address specified in the bursary advertisement.

You must have your application must submitted in one of the following ways:
1. Email: [email protected]
(Use “DALRRD Bursary Application 2024” as the email subject).

2. Post:
The Director
Sector Education and Training
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001

3. Delivery:
Agriculture Place
20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002.

DALRRD Bursary Requirements

For an applicant to be eligible for the DALRRD bursary, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Come from a financially disadvantaged background and reside in a rural area.
  3. Have an excellent academic record.
  4. Be accepted for studies at a recognized South African university in a field relevant to the department’s mandate.
  5. Not be a staff member of the DALRRD.

DALRRD Bursary Closing Date

As I mentioned earlier, the application period for the 2024 bursary has already closed.

Applications are typically open from June to October each year, so make sure to check the DALRRD website and social media channels for updates on the 2025 application period and deadlines.

For further inquiries about the DALRRD bursary, you can contact the department’s call center at:

  1. Mr Tshianeo Khangala – Tel: 012 319 7015
  2. Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu – Tel: 012 319 7923
  3. Ms Nozipho Mtshali – Tel: 012 312 8339 / Cell: 083 708 9650
  4. Mr Emmanuel Molefe – Tel: 012 312 8337 / Cell: 082 827 6245