Westfalia Fruit invites ambitious and deserving South African students to apply for the Westfalia Educational Bursary Scheme for the 2026 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Location: South Africa (Nationwide)
About the Westfalia Fruit Bursary Programme 2026
The Westfalia Fruit Educational Bursary Scheme aims to support talented students pursuing undergraduate qualifications in agriculture and related fields. Through this initiative, Westfalia Fruit demonstrates its commitment to youth empowerment, community upliftment, and skills development within South Africa’s agricultural and industrial sectors.
Preference will be given to students from local communities surrounding Westfalia Fruit operations, especially those who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
Fields Covered
Bursaries will be awarded for studies in the following agricultural and technical disciplines:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Communication
- Electrical Engineering
- Entomology
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Industrial Engineering
- Logistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Plant Genetics
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Production
- Soil Science
- Supply Chain Management
- Teaching
- Technical Engineering Studies: Fitting & Turning, Mechatronics, Boilermaking, and Millwright
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Westfalia Fruit Bursary 2026, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be currently in Matric or have completed Matric.
- Must be studying or intending to study full-time towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the fields listed above.
- Students from local communities pursuing community benefit fields such as medicine, nursing, or teaching may also apply.
- Must be studying or pre-approved to study at a recognised and accredited South African University, University of Technology, or TVET College.
- Must have a strong academic record.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Preference will be given to students from communities surrounding Westfalia Fruit operations.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit clear certified copies of the following documents:
- South African ID document
- Matric mid-term results (if currently in Matric)
- Matric certificate (if completed Matric)
- Recent academic record (if currently studying)
- Proof of residence (Municipal or Tribal Authority letter)
⚠️ Applications missing any of the above documents may be disqualified.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at the following link:
👉 Click here to apply for the Westfalia Fruit Bursary 2026
📅 Closing Date: 30 November 2025
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted — please apply before the closing date.)
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