Agbiz Centenary Bursary South Africa

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) was originally founded in 1946 as the Co-operative Council to represent agricultural co-operatives. It evolved through several transformations—becoming Agricultural Co-operative Business (ACB) in 1995, Agricultural Business Chamber (ABC) in 2003, and finally relaunched as Agbiz in 2012. Today, Agbiz is a respected association of agribusinesses operating throughout South Africa and southern Africa under the slogan “The way to prosperity.” Agbiz promotes transformation, economic growth, and positive development across the agricultural value chain. The Agbiz Centenary Bursary Fund was established to honour Agbiz members that have reached 100 years of existence and to support postgraduate education in agribusiness.

Fields of Study Covered

Bursaries are available for Master’s or PhD degree studies in Agribusiness Management-related fields at recognised South African universities.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a South African citizen
• Have completed a relevant undergraduate degree, or be in the final year of one
• Be registered or qualified to register for a Master’s or PhD in an Agribusiness Management-related field
• Be enrolled at a recognised and accredited South African university
• Have achieved a minimum average of 60% in all major subjects
• Preference may be given to previously disadvantaged applicants, female students, and students with disabilities

Selection Criteria

• Academic merit and relevance of the research topic to agribusiness
• Preference for applicants whose research contributes meaningfully to the sector and who are open to guidance from Agbiz in refining their research topic
• Clear motivation and defined study purpose as outlined in the application

What the Bursary Covers

The bursary is valued at R47 500 for one academic year. Recipients may reapply annually if academic performance remains satisfactory. Funds are paid directly to the university account in February 2026 (unless otherwise agreed).

Application Process

Download and complete the Agbiz Centenary Bursary Application Form 2026 (PDF) and review the Agbiz Centenary Bursary Terms & Conditions 2026 before applying. Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line “Agbiz Centenary Bursary 2026.”

Required Documents

• Certified copy of South African ID or proof of citizenship
• Full academic record of undergraduate studies (on institution letterhead)
• Proof of registration or a confirmation letter from your Department Head confirming admission
• Recommendation letter from academic supervisor or head of department (max 1 page)
• Motivational letter (max 1 page) explaining why you deserve the bursary and how it will be used
• Declaration of other bursary funding or support received (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application
• Incomplete or late applications will be automatically disqualified
• Academic supervisors must submit biannual progress reports to Agbiz during the 2nd and final term each year
• The bursary will be terminated if the recipient fails to progress academically or withdraws from study; funds will need to be repaid with interest
• Recipients must sign a formal bursary agreement with Agbiz
• All other bursary or scholarship funding must be declared on the application form

Final Thoughts

The Agbiz Centenary Bursary 2026 honours South Africa’s agricultural legacy while empowering postgraduate students to advance the agribusiness sector. With dedicated financial support, mentorship, and recognition from Agbiz, the bursary fosters innovation and leadership in the future of agricultural business management.