What does the South Africa Wine Bursary cover?

The bursary covers full tuition fees for your wine-industry qualification. It also provides hands-on industry exposure, networking through the South Africa Wine Learner Management System, and the chance to apply for a one-year graduate placement with a South Africa Wine member.

Which fields of study qualify?

Scarce and critical-skills wine and agriculture qualifications - including Viticulture and Oenology, Cellar Technology / Cellar Management, Agricultural Economics, Microbiology, and postgraduate Oenology or Viticulture - plus other wine-industry-related fields based on current industry needs.

When is the application deadline?

This is an annually recurring programme. The most recently advertised cycle, for the 2026 academic year, closed on 31 October 2025. Because the window changes each year, check sawine.co.za/applications-sponsorships/ or email the People Development team for the current year's dates.

Who can apply for the bursary?

South African citizens or permanent residents who are in Matric or have completed Matric, are currently unemployed, are not receiving other funding, and are studying (or planning to study) a wine-related qualification at an accredited South African institution. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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South Africa Wine Bursary Programme

South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team)

The South Africa Wine Bursary Programme funds South African students pursuing scarce and critical-skills qualifications for the wine industry - including viticulture and oenology, cellar technology, agricultural economics and microbiology. It covers full tuition fees and offers hands-on industry exposure, with graduates able to apply for a one-year practical placement at a South Africa Wine member.

Amount: Full tuition fee coverage for the qualification (no fixed figure publicly specified)
Deadline: To be announced
Renewable: Yes

2027 applications not yet open

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Eligible Fields of Study

South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) supports students in the following disciplines

Viticulture and Oenology (BSc)

Cellar Technology / Cellar Management (Diploma/BSc/BAgric)

Agricultural Economics (BSc)

Microbiology (BSc)

Oenology (MSc Agric)

Viticulture (MSc Agric)

Other wine-industry-related fields based on current industry needs

Eligibility Requirements

✓ South African citizen or permanent resident
✓ In Matric or have completed Matric
✓ Studying (or planning to study) toward a scarce/critical-skills wine or agriculture qualification at an accredited South African institution
✓ Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the wine industry
✓ Currently unemployed
✓ Not receiving other bursaries or funding
✓ Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply

What's Included

✓ Full tuition fee coverage for wine-industry qualifications
✓ Hands-on experience and insights from leading wine professionals
✓ Graduate placement: graduates can apply for a one-year placement with a South Africa Wine member to gain practical industry experience
✓ Networking and access via the South Africa Wine Learner Management System
✓ Exposure to innovative and sustainable industry practices

How to Apply

Steps to complete your South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) bursary application

1
Visit the South Africa Wine applications and sponsorships page at sawine.co.za/applications-sponsorships/ to confirm the current year's application window
2
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (citizenship/residency, Matric status, unemployment, no other funding, and a wine-related qualification)
3
Prepare and certify your supporting documents, including a fee quote and motivational letter
4
Complete the online Google Form application linked from the South Africa Wine website
5
Upload your certified supporting documents and POPI consent as required
6
Submit before the closing date (the most recent cycle closed on 31 October), then wait for shortlisting and selection by the People Development team

Required Documents

📄 Certified copy of ID
📄 Certified Matric certificate
📄 Academic transcripts / latest results
📄 Motivational letter
📄 Fee quote from the institution
📄 Costing and marks worksheets
📄 Sworn affidavit
📄 Signed POPI (data protection) consent

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the South Africa Wine Bursary cover?: The bursary covers full tuition fees for your wine-industry qualification. It also provides hands-on industry exposure, networking through the South Africa Wine Learner Management System, and the chance to apply for a one-year graduate placement with a South Africa Wine member.
Which fields of study qualify?: Scarce and critical-skills wine and agriculture qualifications - including Viticulture and Oenology, Cellar Technology / Cellar Management, Agricultural Economics, Microbiology, and postgraduate Oenology or Viticulture - plus other wine-industry-related fields based on current industry needs.
When is the application deadline?: This is an annually recurring programme. The most recently advertised cycle, for the 2026 academic year, closed on 31 October 2025. Because the window changes each year, check sawine.co.za/applications-sponsorships/ or email the People Development team for the current year's dates.
Who can apply for the bursary?: South African citizens or permanent residents who are in Matric or have completed Matric, are currently unemployed, are not receiving other funding, and are studying (or planning to study) a wine-related qualification at an accredited South African institution. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

When do 2027 applications open?

South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.

The last recorded window closed on 31 October 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) before you rely on them.

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Need help? Contact South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team):

Email: [email protected]

Information verified 2025-10-31. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.

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