EXTERNAL BURSARY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications for the Land Bank External Bursary Programme are now open. This programme forms part of the Bank's socio-economic development and skills pipeline initiatives aimed at building capacity within South Africa's agricultural sector.
The Land Bank Bursary Programme supports the development of future professionals by addressing critical and scarce skills, while promoting inclusive participation among youth from historically disadvantaged and rural communities. The programme aims to build a sustainable talent pipeline, advance diversity within the agricultural finance ecosystem, and strengthen the professional capacity of the sector.
The bursary provides full tuition coverage at Agricultural Colleges registered with the Higher Education Council (CHE), as well as support for prescribed books, study materials, a monthly living allowance, and accommodation and meal allowances where applicable. Priority is given to undergraduate agricultural studies.
Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18–28, demonstrate strong academic performance, and show an interest in contributing to the agricultural sector. Preference is given to candidates from rural and historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Land Bank Bursary
Fields of Study:
Take note preference will be given to Agriculture related Qualifications in the following fields of study:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Management
- Agronomy
- Crop Production
- Plant Production
- Animal Production
- Animal Science
- Livestock Production
- Poultry Production
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Extension
- Soil Science
- Forestry
- Farm Management
- Agricultural Risk Management
- Water Resource Management
- Irrigation Management
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Agricultural Technology
- Precision Agriculture
Please click the link below to download the application form and email the completed form with all required documents, to
bursaries@landbank.co.za.
Closing date for applications:
30 November 2026
For any enquiries contact: L&D Team: (Email subject bursary query)
bursaries@landbank.co.za