Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DRDAR

The Eastern Cape Department Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR), a government entity in South Africa, is committed to fostering sustainable rural development and promoting agricultural growth in the Eastern Cape Province.

The main goal of the DRDAR, is to empower rural communities by enhancing food security, improving access to economic opportunities, and supporting smallholder farmers through innovative agricultural programs and infrastructure development. The DRDAR collaborates with local stakeholders to drive land reform, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the province’s socio-economic transformation.
 

ABOUT THE DRDAR BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Eastern Cape Department Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Bachelor of Social Science Degree studies, within the following fields:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Bio-Resource Engineering

 

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MORE ABOUT THE DRDAR BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & OBLIGATION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed textbooks, accommodation and meals.

The bursary will NOT cover any outstanding student debt.

Bursary recipients will be required to work/ serve the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform as part of their contractual obligation, for a period equivalent to their funded study time.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the DRDAR Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DRDAR BURSARY

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 unemployed
  • You must have completed Grade 12/ Matric/ NCV with Mathematics and Physical Science
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a degree within one of the fields of study listed above
  • Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • You must be studying or registered/ accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution in South Africa
  • You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum (or NOT more than R600 000 per annum if living with a disability)
  • Preference will be given to unemployed youth, from designated groups, residing within the Eastern Cape province (students from other provinces are also encouraged to apply)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DRDAR BURSARY

Download and complete the DRDAR Bursary Application 2025 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from a nearest DRDAR office.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the DRDAR bursary.
 

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)
  • Matric latest results or Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full Academic record, if currently studying
  • Proof of admission/ provisional admission/ proof of registration from a registered Higher Education Institution
  • Proof of residence from local municipality (less than 3 months old)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable)
  • Details of any other bursary or sponsorship currently received, if applicable

 

Applications must be submitted via email to: bursary@drdar.gov.za
(Insert the words “DRDAR Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).

Note: applications submitted via fax or hand delivered will NOT be accepted.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DRDAR BURSARY

24 January 2025.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) directly:
Contact people: Ms N Guzana / Ms N Mnyenyevu
Tel: 083 451 7445 / 060 560 0143
 

Please do NOT contact the DRDAR if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in December 2024.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.