Potato Industry Development Trust Bursaries South Africa 2023, read full Application Process and Requirements below.
We are pleased to inform you about Potato Industry Development Trust BursariesSouth Africa Incorporated Bursary South Africa 2023.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – POTATO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Potatoes South Africa is focused on serving, promoting and protecting the interests of the potato industry within South Africa. The company’s Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the countries the potato producers’ interests and the overall potato industry is served constituted.
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) was established in 2004 in order to assist students with funding within the agricultural field of study. The Trust’s goal is to ensure the continuity of skilled employees into the countries potato industry.
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ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Potato Industry Development Trust will be awarding bursaries through Potatoes South Africa, for Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies, within the following Agricultural fields:
Undergraduate studies: Agricultural Production, Agronomy, Plant Production, Soil Science.
Postgraduate studies: Honours/ Masters/Ph.D., with a Potato Related Topic
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SELECTION
Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a work experience program, in order to enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.
Once students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a potato-industry-related organization, company, or institution for an amount of time equal to their bursary award.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback by 28 February 2021 at the latest, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
Undergraduate students:
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying towards one of the aforementioned Agriculture qualifications
- Must complete the 1st year of study (the bursary will cover from 2nd year of study)
- Studying at a recognized South African tertiary institution
- Strong academic record
Postgraduate students:
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying towards an Honours/ Masters/Ph.D. with a Potato Related Topic
- Studying at a recognized South African tertiary institution
- Strong academic record
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete one of the following bursary application forms:
Undergraduate studies: PIDT Bursary Application Form (Undergraduate) (.pdf)
Postgraduate studies: PIDT Bursary Application Form (Postgraduate) (.pdf)
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 be disregarded):
Undergraduate students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Qualification certificates (certified copies)
- Latest academic transcripts/ records
- Admission letter from a tertiary institution
- Any additional documents that may be relevant to your application
Postgraduate students:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Qualification certificates (certified copies)
- Latest academic transcripts/ records
- Admission letter from the tertiary institution
- Colour photograph (full length)
- Masters/ PhD students: progress report/ recommendation letter from a supervisor
- Any additional documents that may be relevant to your application
Applications must be submitted electronically in one of the following ways:
1) Email: bursaries1@potatoes.co.za
2) Fax: 086 577 9944
*Please insert the words “PIDT Bursary Application: Undergraduate – Your Name” or “PIDT Bursary Application: Postgraduate – Your Name” in the email subject line or on your fax covering letter.
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary program, please contact the Potato Industry Development Trust directly:
Tel: 012 349 1906
Email: bursaries1@potatoes.co.za
