VKB Group Bursary Programme
VKB Group, a leading South African agricultural company established in 1919, offers bursaries to high-performing students studying full-time towards an approved undergraduate qualification at a recognised South African tertiary institution. The programme funds fields ranging from BSc Agriculture and Agricultural Economics to Chartered Accountancy, Data Science and Logistics, and includes required vacation work at a VKB regional head office with the prospect of full-time employment after graduation.
Eligible Fields of Study
VKB Group (administered in-house, contact: Ariska du Plessis) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ In Grade 12/Matric or already completed Matric
- ✓ Current Matric learners: minimum 70% overall average
- ✓ Current tertiary students: minimum 60% average in major subjects
- ✓ Proficient in both English and Afrikaans (spoken and written)
- ✓ Studying full-time at a recognised South African tertiary institution in an approved field of study
What's Included
- ✓ Bursary covers tuition and study-related costs for an accredited undergraduate qualification
- ✓ Required vacation work at a VKB regional head office during your studies
- ✓ Practical exposure to a leading South African agricultural group
- ✓ Potential full-time employment within the VKB Group after graduation
Work Commitment
Bursars are required to complete vacation work at a VKB regional head office during their studies, and successful graduates may be offered full-time employment within the VKB Group.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your VKB Group (administered in-house, contact: Ariska du Plessis) bursary application
- 1
Visit VKB's SimplifyHR careers portal at https://vkb.simplify.hr/
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Search for the bursary vacancy matching your intended field of study (each field is posted as a separate bursary listing)
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Create or log in to your candidate profile
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Complete the online application form for that field of study
- 5
Upload your certified ID, latest academic results and supporting documents
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Submit your application before the closing date (30 September for the 2026 intake)
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Wait to be contacted - only shortlisted candidates are contacted, within 30 days of the closing date
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate (or latest Grade 12 results for current learners)
- 📄 Latest academic record / university transcripts (for current tertiary students)
- 📄 Proof of tertiary registration or acceptance
- 📄 Up-to-date CV
- 📄 Motivational letter explaining your interest in the chosen field and the VKB Group
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which fields of study does the VKB Group Bursary cover?
- VKB funds a range of approved fields including BSc Agriculture/Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Chartered Accountancy (BCom), Forensic Accountancy, Economic Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Investment Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Information Systems / Information Technology / Data Science.
- What academic marks do I need to qualify?
- Current Matric learners need a minimum 70% overall average, while current tertiary students need at least a 60% average in their major subjects. You must also be a South African citizen studying full-time at a recognised South African tertiary institution.
- Do I have to be able to speak Afrikaans?
- Yes. Applicants must be proficient in both English and Afrikaans, spoken and written, as VKB operates across regions where both languages are used.
- When does the VKB bursary close and how do I apply?
- It is a recurring annual programme. For the 2026 intake the window ran from 1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025, and a new window is expected around mid-2026 for the following academic year. Applications are made via VKB's SimplifyHR portal at vkb.simplify.hr, where each field of study is posted as a separate bursary vacancy. Late applications are not accepted, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted within 30 days of closing.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 30 September 2025
Apply on VKB Group (administered in-house, contact: Ariska du Plessis)'s official siteNeed help? Contact VKB Group (administered in-house, contact: Ariska du Plessis):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 87 358 8565
Information verified 2026-06-08. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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