Potatoes SA Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African student passionate about agriculture, particularly the potato industry?

The Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Bursary program might be the perfect opportunity to cultivate your academic and professional goals. 

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) is a well-established organization serving, promoting, and protecting the interests of the South African potato industry.

Established in 2004, the Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) falls under PSA’s umbrella.

This trust aims to ensure a steady stream of skilled individuals entering the potato industry by offering financial aid to deserving students.

About the Potatoes SA Bursary

The Potatoes SA Bursary program offers financial support to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in specific agricultural fields relevant to the potato industry.

Undergraduate Bursary:

  1. Fields of Study: Agriculture Production, Agronomy, Plant Production, and Soil Science.
  2. Year of Study: Entering your 2nd or higher year in 2025.

Postgraduate Bursary:

  • Fields of Study: Honours, Masters, or PhD with a Potato-Related Topic.

This program goes beyond just financial support. Selected students will have the opportunity to participate in internship and workplace experience programs.

These programs aim to enhance their skills and equip them with valuable industry experience, boosting their employability within the potato sector.

It’s important to note that upon completing their studies, bursary recipients will be required to work for a potato-industry related organization, company, or institution for a period equal to the duration of their bursary award.

This commitment ensures that the skills and knowledge gained through the program are directly applied to the benefit of the potato industry.

Potatoes SA Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you meet the following minimum requirements.

Incomplete applications will not be considered:

Undergraduate Students:

  1. South African Citizen
  2. Completed Matriculation
  3. Full-time student pursuing an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed agricultural fields.
  4. Entering your 2nd or higher year of study in 2025.
  5. Studying at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution.
  6. Strong academic record.

Postgraduate Students:

  1. South African Citizen
  2. Completed Matriculation
  3. Full-time student pursuing an Honours, Masters, or PhD qualification with a Potato-Related Topic.
  4. Studying at a recognized and accredited South African tertiary institution.
  5. Strong academic record.

How to Apply

These are the steps to follow to apply:

  1. Download the application form: The application form can be downloaded from the Potatoes SA website or obtained by contacting them directly. Ensure you download the correct form for your level of study (undergraduate or postgraduate).
  2. Gather Supporting Documents: Prepare clear copies of all required documents to be submitted with your application form. Missing documents might lead to disqualification.

Required Documents (Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate):

  • Certified copy of your South African ID document.
  • Certified copies of all your qualification certificates.
  • Latest academic transcripts/records on your institution’s letterhead.
  • Admission letter from your tertiary institution on their letterhead.
  • Any additional relevant documents that support your application.

Additional Documents for Postgraduate Students:

  • Colour photograph (full length).
  • Masters and PhD students: Progress report or recommendation letter from your supervisor.
  1. Submit your application: Once you have completed the form and gathered all the necessary documents, send them electronically to [email protected].

Include the appropriate subject line in your email depending on your application level: “Potatoes SA Bursary (Undergraduate)” or “Potatoes SA Bursary (Postgraduate)”.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the Potatoes SA Bursary program, you can contact Potatoes SA directly:

  1. Telephone: 012 349 1906
  2. Email: [email protected]

Potatoes SA Bursary Closing Date

The deadline to submit your application for the Potatoes SA Bursary program is October 31, 2024.

Make sure you submit your complete application before the closing date to be considered for the bursary award.