SAAFoST Bursary South Africa: Undergraduate Students 2025

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAAFOST

The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is the association of food science, technology and other professionals serving South Africa’s food and allied industries. SAAFoST aims at increasing the knowledge base of food science and technology by encouraging scientific research, a membership magazine publication, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, meetings and assisting in educational activities. The company is non-profit and mainly run by volunteers, with around 2000 members across Southern Africa.

SAAFoST have established the SAAFoST Foundation, who will be responsible for the administration of SAAFoST academic bursaries, awards and prizes.
 

ABOUT THE SAAFOST BURSARY PROGRAMMES – FIELDS COVERED

The South African Association for Food Science and Technology (SAAFoST) Foundation is inviting students to apply for their bursary programmes, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the Food Science and Technology field. SAAFoST will be awarding 3 types of bursaries:
1) SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary: for students currently in Matric, who intend on studying full time towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field. (Read more abut the SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary here).

2) SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary: for students pursuing full time studies towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field.

3) SAAFoST Part-Time Bursary for SAAFoST Members: for SAAFoST paid up full members, studying part time studies towards a BSc Hons or BTech qualification, within the Food Science and Technology field. (Read more abut the SAAFoST Part-Time Bursary here).
 
** RELATED BURSARIES **

• View our other Food Science and Technology Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries OPEN for application here.

 

MORE ABOUT THE SAAFOST BURSARY PROGRAMMES – SELECTION & COVERAGE VALUE

The SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary will be awarded based on 3 main criteria: academic merit, employment equity, and demonstrated potential.

The bursary will provide cover for tuition fees only (per the tertiary institutions statement of account), up to a maximum value of R40 000 per annum, until the student graduates. The bursary payment will be made directly to the tertiary institution in 2 instalments. The second instalment will be paid on condition that the students first semester results are satisfactory.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAAFOST UNDERGRADUATE 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 or permanent resident citizen
• You must have been a resident within South Africa for a minimum of 3 years before applying
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full time towards a first undergraduate Degree or Diploma within the Food Science and Technology field
• You must be entering your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in 2025
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have been an SAAFoST member for a minimum of 12 months before applying for this bursary
• You must be able to complete your studies within the prescribed period of time (a maximum of: 3 years for Bachelors Degree, 4 years for Higher Diploma and 4 years for Undergraduate degree studies (up to BSc Hons))
• Preference will be given to undergraduate students with strong academic results or potential

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAAFOST UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY

Download and complete the SAAFoST Bursary Application Form 2025 (Undergraduate Students) (.pdf) or the SAAFoST Bursary Application Form 2025 (Undergraduate Students) (.docx)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SAAFoST 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 OR passport (certified copy)
• Passport sized photo (head & shoulders only)
• Most recent tertiary academic results (certified copy)
• Proof of registration at a tertiary institution, for the 2025 academic year (on institutions letterhead)
• Matric latest results (certified copy)
• Personal Statement (outlining the following: how your education and training within the food science and technology sector will make a positive impact in the scientific community and in your own life – maximum 1 A4 page)
• Reference Letter with contact details (written by someone at your tertiary institution who has known you in a learning capacity) (read our tips on how to get a reference letter/ testimonial for your bursary application)

 

Applications must be submitted via email to the SAAFoST Membership Development Officer: irene@saafost.org.za
(Insert the words “SAAFoST Undergraduate Bursary Application” in the email subject line).
 

Application details for the SAAFoST Matriculant Bursary is available here.
Application details for the SAAFoST Part-Time Bursary is available here.
 

NOTES ABOUT THE SAAFOST UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY

• The bursary will be administered by the SAAFoST Foundation, in liaison with the relevant institutions Student Liaison Representatives.
• The SAAFoST Foundation reserves the right not to award any bursaries.
• Bursary recipients must submit 6 monthly reports and exam results to the SAAFoST Foundation, as well as details of participation in SAAFoST activities.
• SAAFoST bursaries will be converted into a repayable loan if: a semester or year is failed; studies are terminated or interrupted including course changes; and studies are incomplete.
• All applications will be reviewed in February 2025 and successful recipients will be announced in March 2025.

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAAFOST UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY

31 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 SAAFoST directly:
Tel: 071 870 2633
Email: irene@saafost.org.za
 

Please do NOT contact SAAFoST 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 October 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.