The Citrus Academy is inviting students to apply for their Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 15 September 2025
The bursary is aimed at students pursuing studies in agriculture and citrus-related fields, and is open to citizens of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland.
Fields of Study Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Management
- Entomology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Engineering
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Production
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Soil Science
Bursary Coverage and Conditions
The Citrus Academy Bursary provides partial funding for:
- Tuition fees
- Prescribed books and stationery
- Accommodation and meals
- Research costs (postgraduate only)
- Other study-related expenses
Successful applicants must sign a Bursary Agreement, adhere to the Code of Conduct, and commit to a work-back service in the citrus industry after graduation—1 year of work for every 1 year of funding received.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Swaziland
- Have completed Matric
- Be studying full-time or part-time toward a citrus-related qualification
- Be entering 2nd year or above in 2026
- Be registered at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- Have an interest in working in the citrus industry
- Meet the Citrus Academy Bursary Agreement requirements
Preference will be given to:
- Previously disadvantaged individuals
- Female students
- Students living with disabilities
- Students with a background in the citrus industry
How to apply
Click here to apply for Citrus Academy Bursary 2026: https://citruscommunities.org.za/
(Register for an account first: https://citruscommunities.org.za/register/)
Required supporting documents:
- Certified copy of ID (or passport if Zimbabwean or Swazi citizen)
- Certified secondary education results
- Latest certified tertiary academic record
- 500-word motivational essay
- Proposed research details (postgraduate only)
Selection Process
- Applications are scored using a weighted scoring system
- Postgraduate applications are reviewed by experts
- Top candidates are shortlisted and funding is secured
- Successful applicants will be notified by mid-December 2025
(If you do not receive feedback, consider your application unsuccessful.)
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your future in the citrus industry. Apply before 15 September 2025.
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