Cape Wools SA invites South African students to apply for their Bursaries for 2026 academic year.
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Location: South Africa
Cape Wools SA Bursaries for 2026
The Cape Wools SA Bursary, through the Wool Industry Bursary Trust, provides funding to South African students pursuing studies related to the textile, fashion, or wool industry. The bursary aims to promote growth, innovation, and sustainability within South Africa’s wool sector by supporting young talent with a passion for wool and sheep-focused disciplines.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in:
- Textile Design
- Fashion Design
- Wool Industry-related programmes
- Sheep or wool-focused directions (including Agricultural Colleges)
Students whose academic or research work directly contributes to the wool value chain are strongly encouraged to apply.
What the Bursary Covers
Depending on the decision of Cape Wools SA (CWSA), the bursary may cover:
- Registration fees
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Prescribed books and study materials
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Grootfontein Agricultural College students: The bursary may also provide up to R20 000 per student for on-farm practical training, payable to the farmer to offset costs (if required by the institution).
Bursary Renewal & Selection Criteria
- Bursaries are awarded based on academic merit and reviewed every six months.
- Renewal is not automatic, recipients must comply with institutional requirements and maintain satisfactory academic performance.
- Students will be required to complete up to 4 weeks of vacation work per year on an active wool farm.
- Upon graduation, beneficiaries must seek employment for one year within the wool or related industry for each year of funding received.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be studying or intending to study towards a qualification in Textile or Fashion Design with a wool focus
- Must meet all institutional admission requirements
- Final year collection must include garments made of at least 50% wool
- Master’s degree students must focus on wool and its applications
- Preference will be given to students studying at an Agricultural College or tertiary institution in a wool- or sheep-related field
- Preference will also be given to students in 3rd year or higher (Honours, Masters, or PhD level)
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged students
- Applicants must agree to all terms and conditions stated on the application form
How to apply
Download Bursary application form here
Submit your application in one of the following ways:
Email: bursaries@capewools.co.za
(Use the subject line: “Cape Wools Bursary 2026”)
Post: The Chief Executive Officer, Cape Wools SA, P.O. Box 2191, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056
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