Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary 2026

Bursary Name	Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture Bursary
Bursary Closing Date	November 10, 2025
Bursary Sponsor	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Funded Items	registration and tuition, accommodation and meals, and prescribed textbooks

Application Link

About the Bursary Provider

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is mandated under South Africa’s Constitution and provincial development frameworks to drive rural development, land reform, and food security within the Eastern Cape.

Fields Covered

For the 2026 academic year, this bursary supports full-time study in the following undergraduate degrees:

Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Resource Engineering (BSc Degree)
Veterinary Technology (BHSc Degree)

Expenses Covered & Service Obligation

The bursary fully covers: registration and tuition, accommodation and meals, and prescribed textbooks. It does not cover outstanding or historical debts. Recipients are required to serve the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture for a period equal to the duration of their study funding.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Be a South African citizen
Currently in Matric or have completed Matric/NCV
Meet subject requirements:
- For Agricultural Engineering/Bio-Resource Engineering: Mathematics and Physical Science
- For Veterinary Technology: Life Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics
Be unemployed and in financial need (household income ≤ R350 000, or ≤ R600 000 if living with a disability)
Be studying or planning to study at a registered South African HE institution
Preferential consideration is given to unemployed youth from historically disadvantaged groups residing in the Eastern Cape, although applicants from other provinces may also apply

How to Apply

Download and complete the EC Department of Agriculture Bursary Application Form 2026.
In the “How you heard about us” field, write “bursariesguru.co.za“.
Submit your application and certified supporting documents via email, subject line “DOA Bursary 2026”, to [email protected]. Fax or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

Required Documents

Certified ID copy
Latest Matric/NCV results or certificate
Full academic record (if currently studying)
Proof of admission or registration at a recognized institution
Proof of residence (less than 3 months old)
Parents’ or guardians’ ID and proof of household income (payslips, affidavit, or social grants)
Proof of any other bursary or sponsorship, if applicable
Youth with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply