South African youths who are seeking financial assistance to pursue their tertiary qualification can now apply for the new Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Bursary 2019. This bursary program is open for students who show interest in and passion for Agricultural studies or its relevant fields. If you are one of them, apply today!
Details
The Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, or often shortens as DRDAR is one of the departments of the South African government that is responsible for the implementation of progressive land reform, rural development as well as food security programs in South Africa. The department’s mission is to promote as well as support agrarian reform interventions and rural development which will help eliminate poverty by way of integrated food security programs along with job creation.
This year, the department wishes to help high achieving students who otherwise couldn’t attend a University without Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Bursary 2019. This bursary is awarded for the following study programs:
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
- Vet technologist (BSc)
- Bioresource Engineering (BSc)
- Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
- Agricultural Economics (BSc)
- Agriculture (Entomology) (BSc)
Qualified incumbents may be required to take up employment for the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform upon graduation. Note that, only shortlisted candidates that will receive correspondence for this purpose. In case you have yet to receive any feedback in the timespan of 30 days, please take it to mean your application to be unsuccessful.
Suitability criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following minimum entry requirements prior to applying for this program so as to ensure their applications will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
- Candidates must be South African citizens who have completed Matric or are still in Matric
- Candidates must have passed Physical Science and Maths in Matric
- Candidates must plan to study or be studying in one of the above study programs
- Candidates must be currently registered or have been provisionally accepted to study at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply
- Previously disadvantaged students residing in the Eastern Cape will receive preference
Application Details
Commence your application for the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Bursary 2019 by completing an application form obtainable at any of the Rural Development an Agrarian Reform and Departmental offices.
Then, attach clear copies of the following supporting documents:
- Certified copy of ID document, matric latest results (if still in matric) or matric certificate (if finished matric)
- Proof of provisional admission or admission to study at a University/tertiary institute
- Certified copies of parents/guardians’ ID document
- Proof of income of parents/guardians (affidavit confirming family financial status)
Forward by hand delivering them to:
Room 1083
1st floor
Tyamzshe Building
Phalo Avenue
Civic Square
Bhisho
5605
Or via post to:
The Manager: Human Resource Development Department of Rural Development & Agrarian Reform
Private Bag x 0040
Bhisho
5605
No emailed or faxed submissions will be regarded. Apply before November 30, 2018 in order to be considered.
In case you need further information or have any queries, please contact: Ms L. Mqedazwe or Mr M. Nzimande tel: 040 602 5220 / 040 602 5222 / 040 602 5223