EC Dept of Rural Development: 2024 Bursary / Scholarship Programme

EC Dept of Rural Development: 2024 Bursary / Scholarship Programme

Closing Date: 30 November 2024
The Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform invites applications from learners with Grade 12 at High School level or have completed Matric / Grade 12 with any subject combination that includes Mathematics and Physical Science, who are interested to study in any field listed below/ Learners currently studying any of the courses mentioned below:

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
  • BSc Vet Technologist
  • BSC Agricultural Engineering
  • BSc Agricultural Economics
  • BSc Agriculture (Entomology)
  • BSc Bioresource Engineering

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Applicants must be South African citizens. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged youth who are Eastern Cape residents.
  • Applicants must provide proof of admission/ provisional admission to a tertiary institution, an affidavit on family financial status and a copy of the parent/ guardian’s identity document. They must also indicate whether they are sponsored by another agency.
  • Applicants should be prepared to work/ serve the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform as part of their contractual obligation.

NOTE:

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • No faxed or emailed applications will be considered
  • Applications are available at the nearest offices of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform and Departmental website (www.drdar.gov.za)
  • Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • The recruitment is targeting the cohort for 2024 academic year

How To Apply

Applications should be posted to:
The Manager: Human Resource Development Department of Rural Development & Agrarian Reform
Private Bag x 0040,
Bhisho, 5605 or
Hand delivered to: Room 1083, 1st Floor, Tyamzashe Building, Bhisho
Enquiries: Ms L. Mqedazwe/ Mr M. Nzimande (040) 602 5220/2/3
No faxed applications will be considered
Should you not receive a response from the Department within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.