Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 7 February 2025
- Provider
- Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Field of study
- Engineering, Bioresource Engineering
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
The department advertises after Matric results are released.
VerifiedNo open round · the last round we could find closed on 7 February 2025 Expect the 2027 advert on the department's website in January 2027 with a closing date in early February 2027 . Latest update ↓
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) funds students from poor rural communities in the province to qualify in the scarce fields its extension, engineering and animal health services need most: agricultural engineering, civil engineering, veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.
About the Limpopo Department of Agriculture Bursary
- Fields: BSc agricultural engineering, national diploma in civil engineering, bachelor of veterinary medicine and BTech veterinary technology.
- Covers tuition, books, accommodation, meals and a monthly allowance, depending on available funds.
- Recipients are expected to serve the department after graduating.
LDARD Bursary eligibility requirements
- South African citizen living in Limpopo.
- From a previously disadvantaged, poor rural community.
- Completed Matric, with the Mathematics and Physical Science results the chosen programme requires.
- Studying, or accepted, for full-time study in a listed field.
- Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply for the LDARD Bursary
- Download the application form from the bursaries page at ldard.gov.za when the advert appears.
- Attach a certified ID and Matric certificate, academic transcripts on the institution’s letterhead, proof of acceptance (which may be submitted later), your parents’ or guardians’ certified IDs or death certificates, proof of household income (payslips, an affidavit or SASSA or pension documents) and proof of residence.
- Post the application to the Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Human Resources Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700, before the closing date.
LDARD Bursary closing date
The last confirmed closing date was 7 February 2025. Expect early February 2027 for the 2027 academic year.
Contact details
- Human Resources Development: Ms Mokgadi Machaba 015 294 3308, Ms Conny Matloga 015 294 3424
- Department switchboard: 015 294 3000
- Website: www.ldard.gov.za
Agriculture students should also apply to the national Department of Agriculture bursary (closing 30 September 2026) and the Agricultural Research Council bursary. See our Limpopo government bursaries page.
FAQs
1. When does the Limpopo Department of Agriculture bursary close for 2027? +
The department advertises late, after Matric results: the 2025 round closed on 7 February 2025. Expect the 2027 advert in January 2027 on ldard.gov.za with a closing date in early February 2027.
2. Which fields? +
BSc agricultural engineering, national diploma in civil engineering, bachelor of veterinary medicine and BTech veterinary technology, the scarce skills the department needs for its extension, engineering and animal health services.
3. What does it cover? +
Tuition, books, accommodation, meals and a monthly allowance, depending on available funds.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens living in Limpopo, from previously disadvantaged and poor rural communities, with Matric, studying or accepted for full-time study in a listed field. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
5. How do I apply? +
Post the completed form and certified documents to the Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Human Resources Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700.
6. What documents are needed? +
A certified ID and Matric certificate, transcripts on the institution's letterhead, proof of acceptance (which can follow later), your parents' or guardians' IDs or death certificates, proof of household income and proof of residence.
Update note (checked September 2026): the department advertises after Matric results are released. The 2025 round closed on 7 February 2025. Expect the 2027 advert on the department’s website in January 2027 with a closing date in early February 2027. The details below are from the 2025 advert. We could not find this date on the funder’s own website on 22 September 2026. It comes from bursary listings, so confirm it on the official application page before you rely on it.
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