Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (LDARD)

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) is committed to promoting economic growth and food security through sustainable agricultural and entrepreneurship development.

The department aims to provide a united, prosperous and productive agricultural sector for sustainable rural communities.
 

ABOUT THE LDARD BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to students residing in the Limpopo province, for studies within the following agriculture and rural development fields:

  • Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
  • Civil Engineering (National Diploma)
  • Veterinary Medicine (Bachelor)
  • Veterinary Technology (BTech)

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 Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Bursary.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE LDARD BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees, books, accommodation, meals and a monthly allowance depending on availability of funds.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 60 days after the closing date – if you do not receive any feedback by this time, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LDARD 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 from a previously disadvantaged and impoverished background, from a poverty-stricken rural community
  • You must reside in the Limpopo province
  • You must have completed Matric
  • You must be studying accepted to study full-time, towards a qualification within one of the fields listed above
  • Female students and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LDARD BURSARY

Download and complete the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the LDARD 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 certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
  • Proof of acceptance from a tertiary institution, if available (can be submitted at a later date if not yet available)
  • Parents or guardians ID documents or death certificates (certified copies)
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed, affidavit if unemployed, proof of SASSA grant if applicable, proof of pension if applicable, death certificate if deceased)
  • SASSA / GEPF confirmation letter, if applicable
  • Proof of residence

 

Applications must be submitted via post to:
The Head of Department
Limpopo Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Human Resources Development
Private Bag x9487
Polokwane
0700
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE LDARD BURSARY

7 February 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 Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directly:
Contact people & contact numbers:

  • Ms Mokgadi Machaba (Tel: 015 294 3308)
  • Ms Conny Matloga (Tel: 015 294 3424)
  • Ms Nyawa Ramugondo (Tel: 015 294 3132)
  • Ms Eunice Madisha (Tel: 015 294 3352)
  • Ms Livhuwani Nesengani (Tel: 015 294 3531)
  • Ms Khuliso Makungo (Tel: 015 963 2005)
  • Ms Matlakala Legodi (Tel: 014 717 4949)
  • Ms Josephine Mokgopha (Tel: 015 632 7000)
  • Ms Caroline Molepo (Tel: 015 632 8600)

 

Please do NOT contact the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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 January 2025.

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