Western Cape Dept of Agriculture – Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Bursary South Africa 2023

Western Cape Dept of Agriculture – Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Bursary South Africa 2023 – 2024

ABOUT THE COMPANY – EATI

The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), founded in 1898, was the first agricultural college within South Africa. The EATI provides bachelor degree studies within the Agriculture field, in association with the University of Stellenbosch’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences.

The EATI provides training, education and skills to learners who intend on specialising in agricultural production training. The institute is a Chief Directorate of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), in partnership with the WCDoA are providing bursary opportunities for students who wish to pursue a career in the Agriculture field (specifically a Higher Certificate, Equine Studies and BAgric).

The bursary programme aims to ensure a continued supply of skills within the agricultural and education and training sector of South Africa.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the end of November 2018. Should you not receive any feedback before the end January 2019, regard your application as unsuccessful.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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):

South African citizen
Proven financial need
Studying or intend on studying towards an Agricultural qualification courses at the EATI (Higher Certificate, Equine Studies and BAgric)
NOT currently in receipt of any other bursary awards with service obligations
*Preference will be given to female students, those with disabilities, and black students

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY

Download and complete the WC Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Bursary Application Form(.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 be disregarded):

ID document (certified copy of)
Parents/ guardians ID documents (certified copies of)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy of)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy of)
Full academic record, if currently at tertiary level (certified copy of)
Qualification certificates (certified copies of)
Parents/ guardians proof of income (3 months recent payslips if employed/ sworn statement if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant income)
Applicants 3 months bank statements
Parents/ guardians 3 months bank statements
Parents/ guardians death certificates, if deceased

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Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Hand delivered:
Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
Muldersvlei Road
Elsenburg

2) Post:
Elsenburg
Agricultural Training Institute
Private Bag X1
Elsenburg
7607

(No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted).

CLOSING DATE

30 September 2018.
(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 EATI directly:
Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
Tel: 021 808 7700
Email: study@elsenburg.com