Western Cape Dept of Agriculture (WCDoA): EATI Bursaries 2025

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) invites students to apply for Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) Bursary Programme  2024 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024

Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards the following qualifications:

• B.Agric Degree
• Diploma in Agriculture
• Equine Studies

The B.Agric degree is a three-year degree, specialising in one of the following fields: Plant Production, Animal Production, Plant and Animal Production, Cellar Technology/ Management, Extension and Plant Production.

The Diploma in Agriculture programme is a three-year degree, specialising in one of the following fields: Plant Production, Animal Production, Plant and Animal Production or Cellar Technology.

The Equine Studies programme is a 1 year course that follows the Equine Qualifications Authority of South Africa (EQASA) syllabus. Modules 1 to 3 cover all aspects of horse care and stable yard management. The modules are progressively studied and assessed; a successful learner at Module 3 will be qualified to run a stable yard.

Bursary recipients may not be receiving more than one bursary with service obligations.

Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must be studying or intend on studying at the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), towards one of the qualifications listed above
• You must meet the minimum admission requirements for studies at EATI: B.Agric degree / Diploma in Agriculture criteria / Equine Studies criteria
• Preference will be to: previously disadvantaged students, including female applicants, black applicants and those with disabilities, as well as applicants with a financial need

How to apply

Download and complete the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Academic records, if currently studying (certified copy)
• Certificates of qualifications completed, if applicable (certified copy)
• Proof of registration, if available (certified copy)
• Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates if deceased (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of income (3 months recent payslips if employed/ sworn statement if unemployed/ proof of SASSA grant income if applicable)

Applications must be submitted in either of the following ways:
– Post:
Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
Private Bag X1
ELSENBURG
7607

– Hand delivery:
Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
Muldersvlei Road
ELSENBURG

Note: applications received via email or fax will NOT be accepted.