Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) Bursary South Africa 2025

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY – WCDOA / EATI

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture provides the Western Cape province with a range of development, research and support services. The agricultural sector allows for economic growth and enables creation of sustainable job opportunities within the province.

The Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), founded in 1898, was the first agricultural college within South Africa. The EATI provides bachelor degree studies within the Agriculture field, in association with the University of Stellenbosch’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences.

The EATI provides training, education and skills to learners who intend on specialising in agricultural production training. The institute is a Chief Directorate of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.
 

ABOUT THE WCDOA / EATI BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) is inviting students to apply for bursary funding, at the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI), for the 2025 academic year.

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.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE WCDOA / EATI BURSARY PROGRAMME

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

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 EATI Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WCDOA / EATI 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 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 FOR THE WCDOA / EATI BURSARY

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

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the EATI 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)
  • 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.
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE WCDOA / EATI BURSARY

30 September 2024.
(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 Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) directly:
Tel: 021 808 5451
Email: DOA.study@westerncape.gov.za
 

Please do NOT contact the WCDoA or the EATI 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 April 2024.

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