South Africa Wine Bursary 2026

Bursary Name	South Africa Wine Bursary
Bursary Closing Date	October 31, 2025
Bursary Sponsor	SOUTH AFRICA WINE
Funded Items	The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees.

Application Link

About the Bursary Provider

South Africa Wine is the national organisation representing wine grape producers, cellars, wine businesses, and wholesalers across the country. As a non-profit, it supports and grows the local wine and brandy industry. The organisation focuses on industry affairs, research and innovation, transformation and skills development, and expanding consumer and market opportunities. South Africa Wine introduced this bursary programme to support students passionate about viticulture, oenology, the wine business, sustainable practices, and future industry skills.

Fields Covered

The bursary is open for studies in the following fields, aligned with the needs of the wine industry:

Agriculture: Cellar Technology (Diploma & BSc)
Agriculture: Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)
Agriculture Economics (BSc)
Agriculture in Oenology (MSc)
Agriculture in Viticulture (MSc)
Cellar Technology / Cellar Management (BAgric)
Microbiology (BSc)
Other related fields supporting wine industry development

Bursary Coverage & Benefits

The bursary provides tuition fee coverage and additional benefits:

Hands-on experience and insights from industry experts
Graduate placements and networking via the South Africa Wine Learner Management System
Education on innovative and sustainable practices in the wine industry
Access to wine production courses and teaching guides

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

South African citizen or permanent resident
Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
Studying or intending to study in one of the listed fields
Enrolled or planning to enrol at a recognised South African institution
Passionate and committed to the wine industry
Not receiving any other bursary, scholarship, or funding
Currently unemployed
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the South Africa Wine Bursary portal. Steps include:

Enter “bursariesguru.co.za” when asked how you heard about the bursary
Upload certified copies of the following documents:
- ID document (certified, <3 months old)
- Passport and proof of permanent residence if applicable (certified, <3 months old)
- Matric certificate (certified)
- Academic transcripts if currently studying
- 2025 mid-year results (certified)
- Proof of tertiary registration for 2025
- Proof of residential address (certified, <3 months old)
- Motivational letter explaining why you deserve the bursary
- Estimated 2026 tuition fees (including accommodation, tuition, and study materials)
- Costing breakdown Excel sheet
- Mark’s breakdown Excel sheet
- Affidavit
- POPI Act agreement
- Proof of disability, if applicable (doctor’s note)
  All applicants receive an email acknowledgement after submission.