Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Full Time Bursary Advertisement Academic Year – 2024

PREAMBLE

The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), which is a Chief Directorate within the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), provides education, training and skills to students, mostly specialising in agricultural production education and training. The qualifications that students are able to attain range from learnerships at NQF level 1 to a B. Agric degree at NQF level 6.

To ensure continued supply of learned and skilled resources, education and training in agriculture, the WCDoA and the EATI will have to enhance and sustain service delivery to learners and small scale farmers. It is therefore of utmost importance that resources (bursaries) are allocated to support and encourage this initiative that is geared at developing human resources to sustain present and future survival of agriculture in the province and the whole of South Africa.

In making the final selection, first preference will be given to:

∙Previously disadvantaged individuals which shall include black applicants, persons with disabilities and women;

∙Applicants with a financial need; and

∙South African Citizens

a)ONLY applicants applying for courses at the EATI (BAgric, Higher Certificate and Equine Studies) may apply for the EATI bursary.

b)The bursary application form, obtainable from the department or online, must be fully and correctly completed and signed by the applicant and if applicable, his/her parent or guardian.

b)All documents requested on the application form must be submitted and failure to comply may result in the application being deemed incomplete.

c)Only applications submitted on the prescribed application form for 2024 and completed applications will be considered. The use of tippex on application forms is strictly prohibited and no faxed/e-mailed application forms will be accepted.

d)Successful applicants will be informed during November 2024.

e)Applicants who do not receive notification by end January 2024 must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.

f)Bursary holders may not accept more than one bursary with service obligations.

g)ANY FALSE INFORMATION SUPPLIED, WILL LEAD TO THE IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION OF A BURSARY.

h)The criteria for bursary applications at EATI are based on transparency, fairness and the promotion of the WCDoA’s transformation objectives. Please note that: a limited number of bursaries are available and meeting the criteria does not guarantee entitlement. Allocation will be according to the bursary priorities set by EATI.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30 SEPTEMBER 2024. NO LATE

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

For further information:

Tel: 021 808 7700

Email: study@elsenburg.com