Westfalia Fruit Bursary 2026

About Westfalia Fruit Bursary

Westfalia Fruit is one of the leading global suppliers of fresh fruit and value-added fruit products. The company is best known for its strong international presence in avocado production and distribution, while also supplying a wide range of other fruits. Westfalia is committed to supporting education and skills development, especially for the dependents of its employees and members of surrounding communities. Through its bursary programme, the company aims to assist dedicated students pursuing studies in agricultural and related fields.

Fields of Study Covered

The Westfalia Fruit Bursary supports full-time undergraduate studies in a broad list of fields that contribute to agriculture, science, engineering and community development. These fields include:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Communication
• Electrical Engineering
• Entomology
• Environmental Studies
• Finance
• Food Science
• Horticulture
• Human Resources
• Industrial Engineering
• Logistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Nursing
• Plant Genetics
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Production
• Soil Science
• Supply Chain
• Teaching
• Technical studies such as Fitting and Turning, Mechatronics, Boilermaking and Millwright

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Westfalia Fruit Bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must be in Matric or have completed Matric.
• You must be studying or planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the listed fields.
• Students from local communities may also apply for community-benefit fields such as medicine, nursing, or teaching.
• You must be accepted or provisionally accepted to study at a recognised and accredited University, University of Technology or TVET College in South Africa.
• You must maintain a good academic record.
• You must demonstrate financial need.
• Preference will be given to applicants from communities surrounding Westfalia Fruit operations.

Required Documents

All applicants must upload clear and certified copies of the following documents when submitting the online application:

• Certified copy of ID document
• Certified copy of Matric mid-term results, if currently in Matric
• Certified copy of Matric certificate, if completed Matric
• Certified copy of recent academic results, if currently studying
• Proof of residence, such as a municipal letter or a letter from a Tribal Authority

How to Apply

Applications must be completed and submitted online through the official Westfalia Fruit bursary application system.
Applicants will be required to provide personal details, academic information, supporting documents and motivation for funding.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Westfalia Fruit Bursary is 30 November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted, so applicants are encouraged to submit their forms and documents before the deadline.

Contact Information

For queries regarding the bursary programme, applicants may contact Westfalia Fruit directly:
Contact Person: Jackson Maphalla
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 015 309 0106