Subtrop Lindsey Milne Bursary 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status: Applications open Closes 31 October 2026
Provider: Subtrop
Study level: Postgraduate
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

The Lindsey Milne bursary is open and closes on 31 October 2026, according to Subtrop's own bursaries page.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

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The Lindsey Milne Bursary honours Dr DL Milne’s contribution to South Africa’s subtropical fruit industry. Funded by Subtrop, it trains agricultural economists and horticulturists who then work for the growers’ association.

About the Lindsey Milne Bursary

For BSc Agriculture, majoring in agricultural economics or horticultural science.
Funded by Subtrop, the subtropical growers’ association.
Includes a work-back period with Subtrop.

Eligibility requirements

South African citizen.
Studying or accepted for a qualifying agriculture degree.
A good academic record.
Willing to work for Subtrop after graduating.

How to apply

Download the Lindsey Milne application form from subtrop.co.za/bursaries.
Complete it and attach your ID, academic record and proof of registration or acceptance.
Submit it before 31 October 2026.

Closing date

31 October 2026.

Contact details

Subtrop: delane@subtrop.co.za

See also the SAAGA bursary, which closes on the same date. Agriculture students should also see the Hortgro bursary, the Westfalia Fruit bursary and the ARC bursary.

FAQs

1. When does the Lindsey Milne bursary close for 2027? +

31 October 2026. Subtrop's own bursaries page lists 31 October as the closing date.

2. Who was Lindsey Milne? +

Dr DL Milne, whose long and selfless work for the subtropical fruit industry the bursary honours.

3. Who funds it? +

Subtrop, the South African Subtropical Growers' Association, which represents avocado, mango and litchi growers.

4. Which fields? +

BSc Agriculture majoring in agricultural economics or horticultural science.

5. Is there a work-back? +

Yes. Bursars sign a contract with Subtrop and work for it for as long as they were funded.

6. How do I apply? +

Download the Lindsey Milne application form from Subtrop's bursaries page and submit it with your documents before 31 October 2026.

Update note (checked September 2026): the Lindsey Milne bursary is open and closes on 31 October 2026, according to Subtrop’s own bursaries page.

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About Subtrop

Industry association (avocado, mango and litchi growers)

The South African Subtropical Growers' Association (Subtrop) is the industry body representing the country's avocado, mango and litchi growers. Subtrop is based in Tzaneen, Limpopo, one of South Africa's key subtropical fruit-growing regions. Registered nameSouth African Subtropical Growers'…

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Address: Tzaneen, Limpopo
Website: subtrop.co.za

Student funding in numbers

2025811 011students funded by NSFAS580 000 at universities, 231 000 at TVET colleges, on a budget of R48.7 billion.

20261 026 091students approved for NSFAS funding609 403 first-year applicants qualified and 416 688 continuing students met the progression criteria, out of 893 847 applications.

2027 projectedR53.4bnbudgeted for NSFASThe allocation rises from R48.7 billion in 2025 to R51 billion in 2026 and R53.4 billion in 2027. Student numbers for 2027 are not published yet.

Figures from the Minister of Higher Education’s Budget Vote of 3 July 2025 and the NSFAS statement of 2 January 2026. NSFAS is the largest funder, not the only one – we track the rest.