SAAFoST Bursary 2025 for South African Students

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SAAFoST Bursary 2025 for South African Students

Deadline: 31 January 2025

Location: South Africa

About SAAFoST Bursary 2025

SAAFoST is currently accepting applications for 2025 academic year bursaries.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Food Science and Technology field. SAAFoST will be awarding 3 types of bursaries.

  • SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary: for students currently in Matric, who intend on studying full time towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field.
  • SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary: for students pursuing full time studies towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field.
  • SAAFoST Part-Time Bursary for SAAFoST Members: for SAAFoST paid up full members, studying part time studies towards a BSc Hons or BTech qualification, within the Food Science and Technology field.

The SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary will be awarded based on 3 main criteria: academic merit, employment equity, and demonstrated potential.

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The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only (per the tertiary institutions statement of account), up to a maximum value of R40 000 per annum, until the student graduates. The bursary payment will be made directly to the tertiary institution in 2 instalments. The second instalment will be paid on condition that the students first semester results are satisfactory.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying:

  • You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident citizen
  • You must have been a resident within South Africa for a minimum of 3 years before applying
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying full time towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field
  • You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2025
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have been an SAAFoST member for a minimum of 12 months before applying for this bursary
  • You must be able to complete your studies within the prescribed period of time (a maximum of: 3 years for Bachelors Degree, 4 years for Higher Diploma and 4 years for Undergraduate degree studies, up to BSc Hons)
  • Preference will be given to undergraduate students with strong academic results or potential

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via email to the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer: irene@saafost.org.za. Insert the words SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary Application in the email subject line.

DOWNLOAD BURSARY APPLICATION FORM HERE

Note: Late applications will not be considered.

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