SAAGA Bursary

The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) makes bursaries available to individuals from historically disadvantaged groups for studies to towards a BSc (Agric) or equivalent degrees majoring in Horticultural Science or Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness. Students awarded a bursary by SAAGA will be required to work for the SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) for a period of one year for each year that the bursary is awarded, provided that a position is available. If no position is available at the time that the recipient completes his/her degree, there will be no obligation to Subtrop. If no position is available in Subtrop, the recipient will be assisted in finding a placement with members of SAAGA. Subtrop is the umbrella organisation that manages the affairs of the SA Avocado, Litchi and Mango Growers’ Associations. Recipients of the bursary will be required to focus their seminars and projects on avocados where possible.

Bursary Application Requirements Application Deadline: All applications for the Subtrop Bursary must be submitted to the offices of Subtrop no later than 31st October of the year preceding the academic year for which the bursary is being sought. Application Process: Applicants must complete the attached application form in its entirety. All required supporting documentation must be attached to the application. Notification of Application Status: Applicants will be informed of the decision regarding their bursary application in a timely manner. Please note that if you have not been contacted by 31st December , your application should be considered unsuccessful.

Follow the application link where you will find a form that you will need to fill out and attach your supporting documents to. This completed application must be sent to delane@subtrop.co.za. The supporting documents need are : A motivation letter as to why you should be considered for the bursary Identity document Matric certificate University academic record A brief Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages) Details of any other bursary or scholarship which you may hold