SACTA NPC Trust Bursary

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   Visit the SACTA NPC Trust Bursary page at agrimanage.co.za/sacta-npc-trust-bursary and confirm that applications are open and that your field of study is eligible

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   Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (South African citizen, full-time postgraduate enrollment at a SACTA-recognised institution, research relevant to the grain and oilseed industry, no alternative funding)

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   Have your dissertation/thesis proposal approved by SACTA before studies commence

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   Request the application form and access details from the administrator, Agri Manage Solutions (the dedicated application page is password-protected)

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   Gather all supporting documents (ID, academic records, proof of registration, research proposal and motivation)

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   Submit your completed application before the closing date of 30 September

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   Wait for the outcome - applicants are notified within approximately 8 weeks of the closing date

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the SACTA NPC Trust Bursary worth?

Funding is awarded by study level: Master's by dissertation students receive R99,750 per annum for up to 2 years, and Doctoral researchers receive R131,250 per annum for up to 3 years. The funding continues for the duration of the qualification subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Who qualifies for the SACTA NPC Trust Bursary?

You must be a South African citizen enrolled full-time at a SACTA-recognised tertiary institution, studying at Honours, Master's or Doctoral level, with a field of study relevant to the South African grain and oilseed breeding and technology industry. You must not be receiving alternative funding from other sources, and your dissertation or thesis proposal must be approved by SACTA before studies commence.

Which fields of study does SACTA fund?

SACTA supports postgraduate research relevant to the grain and oilseed breeding and technology industry, including plant breeding, agronomy, seed and cultivar technology, and crop science focused on wheat, barley, oats, soybeans (soya beans) and lupins, among other related disciplines.

When does the SACTA NPC Trust Bursary close and is there a work-back obligation?

Applications close on 30 September each year, and applicants are notified of the outcome within roughly 8 weeks of the closing date. Awardees are expected to work in the South African grain and oilseed industry for a period matching the duration of the bursary. Applications are administered by Agri Manage Solutions (Pty) Ltd.