The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) was established when a merger occurred between the 2 prior government departments, namely: the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and the Department Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), in 2019.
The DALRRD’s vision includes ensuring citizens have fair access to land, food security, sustainable agriculture, and integrated rural development.
ABOUT THE DALRRD BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, for the 2024 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, in fields within the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector – specifically the following fields:
Undergraduate Studies:
- Animal Science (BSc)
- Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) (BSc)
- Entomology (BSc)
- Food Science (BSc)
- Food Technology (National Diploma)
- Geo-Informatics/ Geographic Information Science (BSc or BA)
- Land Surveying/ Geomatics (BSc)
- Land Surveying/ Geomatics/ GIS (National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree)
- Pasture Science (BSc)
- Plant Pathology (BSc)
- Town/ Regional Planning (National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree)
- Town/ Urban and Regional Planning (BSc)
- Veterinary Science (BVSc)
- Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)
Postgraduate Studies:
- Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development priority research projects (Adv Diploma, B Tech, BSc Hons, MSc, DTech or PhD
MORE ABOUT THE DALRRD BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books, accommodation, meals and ac monthly allowance. The number of bursaries awarded will be dependent on the departments budget availability.
Successful applicants will be contacted within 14 days after Matric final results are released, and after the National Bursary Committee has completed the selection process. If you do not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after Matric final results are released, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DALRRD BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
Undergraduate students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the undergraduate qualifications listed above
- You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must be previously disadvantaged or impoverished
- You must from a poverty-stricken area or rural community
- You must NOT be a staff member of the department
- You must aim to pursue a career within the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector
- You must have achieved a minimum result of level 4 (50 to 59%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields:
- Food Technology (National Diploma)
- Land Surveying/ Geomatics/ GIS (National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree)
- Town/ Regional Planning (National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree)
- You must have achieved a minimum result of level 5 (60 to 69%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields:
- Animal Science (BSc)
- Entomology (BSc)
- Food Science (BSc)
- Pasture Science (BSc)
- Plant Pathology (BSc)
- Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)
- Land Surveying/ Geomatics (BSc)
- Town/ Urban and Regional Planning (BSc)
- Geo-Informatics/ Geographic Information Science (BSc or BA)
- You must have achieved a minimum result of level 6 (70 to 79%) for Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric, if studying or intend on studying within one of these fields:
- Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) (BSc)
- Veterinary Science (BVSc)
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Postgraduate students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards one of the postgraduate qualifications listed above
- You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
- You must be previously disadvantaged or impoverished
- You must from a poverty-stricken area or rural community
- You must NOT be a staff member of the department
- You must aim to pursue a career within the agriculture, land reform and rural development sector
- Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DALRRD BURSARY
Download and complete one of the relevant bursary application form:
Undergraduate studies: DALRRD Bursary Application Form (Undergraduate) (.pdf)
Postgraduate studies: DALRRD Bursary Application Form (Postgraduate) (.pdf)
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
Undergraduate students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate or latest results, if certificate is not yet available (certified copy)
- Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
- University acceptance letter (on tertiary letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians death certificates, if applicable (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed, SASSA confirmation letter if applicable) (certified copies)
Note: if you have not yet received your Matric final results or University acceptance letter, you may apply without it and submit the outstanding documents as soon as received.
Postgraduate students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Full academic record (certified copy)
- Qualification/ certificates (certified copies)
- University acceptance letter (on tertiary letterhead)
- Parents or guardians ID documents (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians death certificates, if applicable (certified copies)
- Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed, proof of unemployment from Department of Labour if unemployed, SASSA confirmation letter if applicable) (certified copies)
Applications must submitted in ONE of the following ways:
– Email: [email protected]
(Insert the words “DALRRD Bursary Application 2024” in the email subject line).
– Post:
The Director
Sector Education and Training
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Private Bag X250
Pretoria
0001
– Delivery:
Agriculture Place
20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002
CLOSING DATE FOR THE DALRRD BURSARY
31 October.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development directly:
Contacts according to field of study:
Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) (BSc), Veterinary Science (BVSc), Animal Science (BSc), Entomology (BSc), Food Science (BSc), Pasture Science (BSc), Plant Pathology (BSc), Viticulture and Oenology (BSc), Food Technology (National Diploma) studies:
Contact person 1: Mr Tshianeo Khangala
Tel: 012 319 7015
Contact person 2: Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu
Tel: 012 319 7923
Land Surveying/ Geomatics (BSc), Town/ Urban and Regional Planning (BSc), Geo-Informatics/ Geographic Information Science (BSc or BA), Land Surveying/ Geomatics/ GIS (National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree) & Town/ Regional Planning (National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree) studies:
Contact person 1: Ms Nozipho Mtshali
Tel: 012 326 8050
Mobile: 082 775 0590
Contact person 2: Emmanuel Molefe
Tel: 012 326 8050
Mobile: 082 827 6245