Cape Wools SA Bursaries 2025

Cape Wools SA invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme 2025 academic year.

Bursary Application Closing Date: 31 October 2024

Cape Wools SA is offering bursaries to students pursuing studies in Textile or Fashion Design, specifically within the wool industry, with a focus on the wool or sheep sector. This bursary aims to support academic excellence and promote skills development within the wool industry.

Bursary Details

Fields of Study: Textile or Fashion Design, with a focus on wool or wool-related applications.
Eligible Students: Grootfontein Agricultural College students or other tertiary institution students specializing in wool-related studies.
Coverage:
May include registration fees, tuition fees, accommodation, prescribed books, and other study-related materials.
For Grootfontein Agricultural College students, it may cover practical on-farm training costs up to R20 000 (payable to the farmer if required).

Key Points:

Bursary Award Basis: Awards are based on academic merit and are reviewed every six months.
Vacation Work: Students are required to complete up to 4 weeks of vacation work annually on an active wool farm.
Post-Graduation: Graduates must work in the wool or related industry for one year for each year of bursary funding received.

Eligibility Criteria:

Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
Field of Study: Must be studying or intending to study towards a Textile or Fashion Design qualification focused on wool.
Academic Requirements:
Final year collection must contain garments with at least 50% wool.
Masters students must focus on wool and its applications.
Preference:
Students in their 3rd year or higher (Honours, Masters, PhD) specializing in wool or sheep studies.
Previously disadvantaged students.
Students attending Agricultural Colleges or tertiary institutions offering fashion and textile design.
Grootfontein Agricultural College Students:
Must specialize in wool (Merino production unit) in their 3rd year.
Must maintain a satisfactory academic record.