VKB Group Bursary South Africa 2025

The VKB Group is a agricultural enterprise with a rich history of innovation and commitment to supporting South African agriculture.

Headquartered in Reitz, Free State, the group boasts a vast network of 29 entities dedicated to serving the diverse needs of agricultural producers and stakeholders.

VKB prioritizes responsible business practices and actively invests in initiatives that benefit the communities it serves.

One example of VKB’s social responsibility is the VKB Group Bursary program.

This initiative aims to cultivate the next generation of agricultural and IT professionals by providing financial assistance to talented individuals pursuing relevant qualifications.

About the VKB Group Bursary

The VKB Group Bursary awards financial support to South African students enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, undergraduate degree programs in:

  1. Accounting (Bachelor of)
  2. Agricultural Economics with Risk Management (BCom)
  3. Agricultural Economics with Risk Management (BSc)
  4. Information Technology (BSc)
  5. Information Technology (BCom)  

This bursary offers a unique opportunity to combine academic pursuits with real-world experience.

Bursary recipients are required to complete three weeks of vacation work annually at VKB Reitz, gaining valuable insights into the agricultural industry and potentially shaping their future career paths.

The bursary is renewable each year, contingent upon the recipient’s adherence to the terms and conditions set forth by VKB.

This creates a long-term partnership that supports students throughout their academic journeys.

VKB Group Bursary Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the VKB Group Bursary, be sure you meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. South African citizenship
  2. Completion of Matric or currently enrolled in Matric
  3. Enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, one of the eligible degree programs listed above
  4. Minimum overall average of 70% in Matric (if currently enrolled)
  5. Minimum overall average of 60% in all major subjects (if currently studying)
  6. Enrollment at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

VKB Group Bursary Application Requirements

Applications for the VKB Group Bursary are submitted online through a designated platform.

You have to submit all the following supporting documents along with your application:

  1. Certified copy of your South African ID document
  2. Curriculum Vitae in PDF or Word format
  3. Passport-sized photograph (minimum size 300 x 300 pixels)
  4. Grade 11 final results and latest Matric results (if currently in Matric)
  5. Matric certificate (if Matric is completed)
  6. Full academic record, including current year results (if currently studying)

Incomplete applications with missing documents are likely to be disqualified.

Make sure you have everything assembled before submitting your application.

How to Apply

The application window for the VKB Group Bursary for the 2025 academic year has closed on September 30th, 2024.

However, this information remains valuable for future application cycles.

Keep an eye on the VKB Group website or relevant bursary portals around May or June for the announcement of the next application period.

How to Contact VKB Group

For any inquiries related to the VKB Group Bursary program, you can directly contact the VKB Group through their website’s contact page.