Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 5 January 2026
- Provider
- Land Bank
- Field of study
- Auditing, Information Technology, Project Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate, High school
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
No 2027 call had been published when we checked.
VerifiedThe Land and Agricultural Development Bank finances farmers and agribusinesses across South Africa. Its bursary funds students at agricultural colleges to build skills in farming and agricultural finance.
About the Land Bank Bursary
- For undergraduate agricultural and agribusiness qualifications.
- At CHE-registered agricultural colleges.
- Covers tuition, books, a living allowance, and accommodation and meals where applicable.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Strong Grade 12 and tertiary results.
- Studying or accepted at a registered agricultural college.
- Preference for historically disadvantaged and rural students.
How to apply
- Watch landbank.co.za for the 2027 call.
- Prepare your ID, results, acceptance letter and proof of household income.
- Apply as the call directs before the closing date.
Closing date
5 January 2026 for the 2026 round. No 2027 date has been announced.
Contact details
- Land Bank: landbank.co.za
Agriculture students should also see the Elsenburg bursary, the ARC bursary and the Potatoes SA 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 is the Land Bank? +
The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, a state-owned development finance institution established in 1912 that funds farmers and agribusinesses.
3. What does it fund? +
Undergraduate agricultural and agribusiness qualifications at agricultural colleges registered with the Council on Higher Education.
4. What does it cover? +
Full tuition, prescribed textbooks and study materials, a monthly living allowance, and accommodation and meals where applicable.
5. Who gets preference? +
South Africans from historically disadvantaged backgrounds and rural areas with strong academic results.
6. Is there a work-back? +
No work-back was required in the last round, but bursars were encouraged to join the alumni programme.
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. Watch the Land Bank’s own website.