Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 5 January 2026
- Provider
- Land Bank
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 call had been published when we checked.
VerifiedClosed · applications closed on 5 January 2026 The 2026 round closed on 5 January 2026, so expect the next call around December 2026. Latest update ↓
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank funds students at agricultural colleges. This page summarises the bursary; our main Land Bank page has the full guide.
About the Land Bank Bursary
- For agricultural and agribusiness qualifications.
- At CHE-registered agricultural colleges.
- Covers tuition, books and allowances.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Strong results.
- Accepted at a registered agricultural college.
- Preference for disadvantaged and rural students.
How to apply
- Read our full Land Bank bursary guide.
- Watch landbank.co.za for the 2027 call.
- Apply before the closing date.
Closing date
5 January 2026 for the 2026 round. No 2027 date announced.
Contact details
- Land Bank: landbank.co.za
See our Land Bank bursary guide and the ARC bursary.
FAQs
1. When does the Land Bank bursary close for 2027? +
No 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 5 January 2026, so expect the next call around December 2026.
2. What does it fund? +
Undergraduate agricultural and agribusiness qualifications at CHE-registered agricultural colleges.
3. What does it cover? +
Tuition, textbooks, a living allowance, and accommodation and meals where applicable.
4. Who gets preference? +
Students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds and rural areas.
5. Where can I read the full details? +
On our main Land Bank bursary page.
6. What is the Land Bank? +
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, a state development finance institution for farmers.
Update note (checked September 2026): no 2027 call had been published when we checked. The 2026 round closed on 5 January 2026, so expect the next call around December 2026. See our main Land Bank bursary page for full details.
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