Starke Ayres is a leading supplier of quality vegetable seeds and agricultural products in South Africa. The company was founded in 1877 and has since been committed to providing innovative solutions to the agriculture industry. In line with this commitment, Starke Ayres offers a bursary program to support students pursuing studies in agriculture or related fields.
Bursary description
The Starke Ayres bursary program is aimed at South African students who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for agriculture. The program covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a stipend for books and other expenses. The bursary is renewable annually, subject to the recipient's academic performance
Bursary opportunities exist for students with interests in/ qualifying in:
Genetics
Plant breeding
Plant production
Soil science
Plant science
The company focuses on broadening its genetic base and product range to provide the new genetics that the market requires.
Requirements and eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:
South African citizen
Completed Matric/ Grade 12 year
Studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the aforementioned fields of study (see ‘about’)
Completed the 1st year of study (must be applying for funding from second year onwards)
