POTATO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT TRUST (PIDT) BURSARIES 2022 FOR YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS

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POTATO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT TRUST (PIDT) BURSARIES 2022 FOR YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS

The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT), through Potatoes South Africa, are inviting students to apply for bursary funding for the 2022 academic year.

DEADLINE: 31 October 2022

FIELD OF STUDY

The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) will be awarding bursaries for studies, within the following Agricultural fields:

Undergraduate studies:

Agricultural Production,
Agronomy,

Plant Production,
Soil Science

Postgraduate studies:

Honours, Masters or PhD – with a Potato Related Topic.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying

Undergraduate students:

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric
You must be studying towards one of the aforementioned Agriculture qualifications

You must be in the 1st or later year of study (the bursary will cover from 2nd year of study)
You must be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
You must have a strong academic record

Postgraduate students:

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric

You must be studying towards an Honours, Masters or PhD qualification, with a Potato Related Topic
You must be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
You must have a strong academic record

Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a workplace experience program, in order to enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.

BURSARY CONDITIONS

Obligation:

Once students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a potato-industry related organisation, company or institution for an amount of time equal to their bursary award.