Westfalia Fruit is currently accepting applications for 2026 academic year Bursaries.
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2025
Location: South Africa
Westfalia Fruit Bursaries for 2026
The Westfalia Fruit Educational Bursary Scheme aims to support talented students pursuing undergraduate qualifications in agriculture and related fields. Through this initiative, Westfalia Fruit demonstrates its commitment to youth empowerment, community upliftment, and skills development within South Africa’s agricultural and industrial sectors.
Preference will be given to students from local communities surrounding Westfalia Fruit operations, especially those who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following agricultural and technical disciplines:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Communication
- Electrical Engineering
- Entomology
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Industrial Engineering
- Logistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Plant Genetics
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Production
- Soil Science
- Supply Chain Management
- Teaching
- Technical Engineering Studies: Fitting & Turning, Mechatronics, Boilermaking, and Millwright
Also Check: DPSA Circular 40 of 2025: Full time Government Vacancies
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Must be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above.
- Students from local communities pursuing community benefit fields such as medicine, nursing, or teaching may also apply.
- Must be studying or pre-approved to study at a recognised and accredited South African University, University of Technology, or TVET College.
- Must have a strong academic record.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Preference will be given to students from communities surrounding Westfalia Fruit operations.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, click here to apply.
Note: Late applications will not be accepted.
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