Southern Farms Bursary South Africa 2025

Southern Farms is a leading table grape and date farm situated in the heart of the Northern Cape province.

Established in 1995, they were among the first dedicated table grape producers in Southern Africa, cultivating a wide array of grape varieties.

Today, they are actively expanding their date production, aiming to become a major supplier of Medjool and Zamli dates in the Southern Hemisphere.

Southern Farms understands the importance of investing in future agricultural leaders.

Through the Southern Farms Bursary, they aim to empower students with the financial resources needed to excel in their academic pursuits and contribute meaningfully to the agricultural industry.

About the Southern Farms Bursary

The Southern Farms Bursary is designed for full-time South African students enrolled in specific agricultural fields at recognized universities or colleges within the country.

These fields include:

  1. Agricultural Economics
  2. Agricultural Production & Management
  3. Food Production Systems
  4. Plant & Soil Science

The bursary offers a comprehensive financial package, covering the following expenses:

  1. Registration fees
  2. Tuition fees (paid directly to the institution)
  3. Prescribed textbooks
  4. Accommodation allowance
  5. Meal allowance
  6. Other expenses at the discretion of Southern Farms

The bursary is awarded for a single academic year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on satisfactory academic performance.

Southern Farms Bursary Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Southern Farms Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a South African citizen residing in South Africa
  2. Fall within the age range of 19 and 25 years old
  3. Belong to a previously disadvantaged group (including black applicants and individuals with disabilities)
  4. Possess a completed Matric certificate
  5. Be enrolled full-time in an agricultural qualification aligned with the specified fields
  6. Have completed your 1st or 2nd year of study
  7. Be entering your 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2025
  8. Attend a recognized and accredited South African college or university
  9. Agree to all terms and conditions outlined in the bursary application form

Preference will be given to candidates who:

  1. Belong to a previously disadvantaged group
  2. Demonstrate financial need
  3. Are unemployed youth between the ages of 19 and 25

Southern Farms Bursary Application Requirements

The application process for the Southern Farms Bursary is straightforward.

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Download and complete the Southern Farms Bursary Application Form.
  2. Gather the following supporting documents (copies must be certified):
    • South African ID document
    • Matric certificate
    • Drivers licence (if applicable)
    • Full academic record including most recent results/transcripts (on university letterhead)
    • Current account statement from your institution (on institution’s letterhead)
    • Proof of parents or guardians’ household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of grant or pension if applicable)  
  3. Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents via email to enigma@southerncrossmm.co.za with the subject line “Southern Farms Bursary Application 2025”. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to Contact

For any inquiries related to the Southern Farms Bursary program, please contact:

  1. Contact Person: Enigma Fortuin
  2. Telephone: 021 300 4121
  3. Email: enigma@southerncrossmm.co.za

Southern Farms Bursary Closing Date 

The closing date for the 2025 Southern Farms Bursary applications is yet to be announced. 

I advise checking the Southern Farms website or contacting them closer to the application period for confirmation.