Food For Mzansi Bursary

By Mihlali G · Jan 21, 2024
Food For Mzansi Bursary picture

Have you completed your matric and have no plans for 2024? Food For Mzansi and Agri Skill transfer have your back. Apply for their 2024 bursary program and you can get a chance to be funded for the 2024 academic year . Applications must be submitted online before the 31st January 2024.

 

FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY - 2024

 About the Food For Mzansi Bursary

Agri Skills Transfer and the well-known platform Food For Mzansi have partnered to provide a glimmer of hope in the form of the Food For Mzansi Bursary with a startling budget of R1.6 million, this program seeks to equip 20 worthy students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead in agriculture in the future. The bursary is intended for driven South Africans who have just finished their Grade 12 and have aspirations of making a significant contribution to the agriculture industry. Bursaries not only allow deserving students to follow their academic goals but also provide them with the information and skills necessary to significantly improve their rural communities.

 

FIELD OF STUDY

The bursary programme is open to students who want to pursue a NATIONAL DIPLOMA qualification in the following fields:

  • Animal Production
  • Plant Production
  • Agri Sales and Services

The two-year agriculture-related qualifications will be completed online with Agri Skills Transfer (An AgriSETA  training provider)

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY

To qualify for the Food for Mzansi Bursary you must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a South African citizen 
  • Must have completed Matric (or in Matric in 2023)
  • Must intend on studying a National diploma qualification within the above fields with Agri Skills Transfer 
  • Must be able to begin studies in 2024
  • Must have access to a device (smartphone, laptop or tablet) for online learning.
  • Must have access to internet connection (Wi-Fi or Data) 
  • Must able be to complete 120 credits per year

 

 THE FOOD FOR MZANSI BURSARY COVERS:

  • Tuition costs

 

FOOD MZANSI BURSARY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Applications for the Food for Mzansi Bursary must be submitted with following documents:

  •  Certified copy of  Matric Certificate OR
  • Most recent Grade 12 results.

 

How to apply for the Food for Mzansi Bursary - 2024

To apply for the Food for Mzansi Bursary for the 2024 academic year you need to: 

  1. Record a short video explaining why you are deserving of the Food For Mzansi Bursary at Agri Skills Transfer. You MUST start your video with “Dear Food for Mzansi”.
  2. Upload your video on your chosen social media platform (Facebook, Instagram,  Tik Tok) and tag Food For Mzansi and use the #DearFoodForMzansi hashtag.
  3. Visit the Food for Mzansi website HERE and complete the online application form.

 

CLOSING DATE:

The closing date for the Food for Mzansi Bursary is on the 31st of January 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information visit the  Food for Mzansi website HERE. Successful candidates will be announced on the 9th of February 2024.

 

CONTACT DETAILS:

For any queries contact FOOD FOR MZANSI:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 021 879 1824

The Food For Mzansi Bursary is a wonderful opportunity and could be the chance you have been waiting for to further your studies, apply before the deadline. Good Luck!

 

Share on

Comments

No comments yet.
Click here to contact us on WhatsApp