Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary South Africa 2025

Are you a South African residing in the Saldanha Bay Municipal area and aspiring to pursue tertiary education? 

The Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary might be the perfect step for your academic journey. 

The Sea Harvest Foundation, established in 1964 alongside the Sea Harvest Group, is a social investment arm dedicated to empowering communities within the Saldanha Bay region.

As a leading fishing and food company with a global reach, Sea Harvest prioritizes social transformation and youth development.

Through the bursary program, the Foundation aims to bridge the financial gap for deserving students, enabling them to achieve their academic goals.

About Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary

The Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary is a financial aid program designed to support tertiary students residing within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area.

This bursary is open to students pursuing any field of study towards a Degree or Diploma qualification.

The Foundation is particularly committed to uplifting the local community, and therefore, preference is given to applicants who are children of Sea Harvest employees.

Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Be a South African citizen.
  2. Possess a strong academic record.
  3. Reside within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area.
  4. Have completed Matric or be currently enrolled in Matric.
  5. Be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a Degree or Diploma program at a recognized tertiary institution.

Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary Application Requirements

Securing the Sea Harvest Bursary requires a complete application package.

Here’s what you’ll need to submit:

  1. Downloaded and completed Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary Application Form (2025): Ensure you obtain the latest version of the application form, which can likely be downloaded from the Sea Harvest Foundation website.
  2. Certified copies of supporting documents:
    • ID document
    • Matric mid-year results (if currently in Matric)
    • Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
    • University acceptance letter (if applicable)
    • Full tertiary academic record (if currently enrolled at a tertiary institution)
    • Parents’/ guardians’ ID documents (certified copies)
    • Parents’/ guardians’ proof of income (latest payslips for employed parents, SASSA grant letter for recipients, affidavit for informal traders, or death certificate if deceased).

How to Apply

There are three ways to submit your completed application and supporting documents:

  1. Email: Submit your application electronically to AllisonH@SeaHarvest.co.za.
  2. Hand Delivery: Deliver your application in person to The Sea Harvest Foundation Administrator (Allison Huyster) at Sea Harvest Administration Building, Government Jetty, Saldanha Road, Saldanha.
  3. Post: Mail your application to Sea Harvest Bursary Programme, P O Box 52, Saldanha, 7395.

Remember to clearly mark your application envelope or email subject line with “Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary Application – Your Full Name” for proper identification.

Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary Closing Date

Unfortunately, the official closing date for the Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary application is currently undisclosed.

It’s advisable to check the Sea Harvest Foundation website or contact them directly for the more information regarding deadlines.

How to Contact Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary

For any inquiries related to the Sea Harvest Foundation Bursary program, you can contact the Foundation directly:

  1. Contact Person: Ms Allison Huyster
  2. Telephone: 022 701 4100/ 022 701 4289
  3. Email: AllisonH@SeaHarvest.co.za