SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027

About the South African Cultivar & Technology Agency (SACTA)

SACTA was established as a non-profit company with the sole purpose of administrating the breeding and technology levies imposed on certain self-pollinating grain and oilseed crops. SACTA is aligned with all industry role players who are knowledgeable regarding breeding and technology and the competitiveness of our farmers. The SACTA breeding and technology system will compensate seed breeding companies according to their market share.

SACTA is not linked to a specific commodity and addresses ONLY the need to improve the breeding of self-pollinated grain and oilseed crops. SACTA believes that all cultivars should offer a healthy balance between yield and quality so that all parties in the value chain benefit. The system is driven by the free market, dictated by demand.

The South African Cultivar & Technology Agency (SACTA) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: SACTA • Focus: Grain and oilseeds breeding and technology • System: Levy administration • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027 will be awarded for Postgraduate (Honours, Masters, and Doctoral) studies within fields of study that are relevant to the grain and oilseeds breeding and technology industry. Fields of study may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Bursary Value

The value of the bursary will depend on the level of study:

• Masters by Dissertation students will receive funding up to R99,750 per annum for 2 years
• PhD/Doctoral Research students will receive funding up to R131,250 per annum for 3 years

Note: Bursary funds will be paid out according to the submitted and approved progress reports by the bursary recipient and their supervisor, with the first installment to be paid in January 2027.

Eligibility Requirements for the SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027, check that you meet all the requirements below. If you miss any requirement, your application will not be considered.

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a Honours, Masters, or Doctoral qualification relevant to the South African breeding and technology industry
• You must be studying or enrolled to study at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution
• You must NOT be in receipt of any other funding or bursary awards (unless agreed to by the Trust)
• You must intend on conducting a dissertation/thesis on a topic that has been approved by the Trust
• You must be willing to work within the South African agricultural industry after completing your studies

Required Documents

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application.

• Colour ID photo or Passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of tertiary registration and fee statement (on institution’s letterhead) – if not yet available, please submit these documents after being registered
• Full tertiary academic record, including latest results (on institution’s letterhead)
• Details of proposed research, including: working research title, description of research, and Gantt chart
• Motivational letter to support your application, including: details of your academic abilities, financial need, and future career goals

Important Information

• You must have read and agreed to all of the SACTA Bursary conditions, policies and procedures (https://agrimanage.co.za/sacta-npc-trust-bursary/)
• You must agree to the terms of the Legal Undertaking (Section E) on the application form
• Once students have graduated, they must work within the grain and oil-seed industry of South Africa for a duration of time equal to that of the bursary received
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to partake in telephonic interviews. Successful applicants will be notified within 8 weeks of the application closing date – if you do not receive any feedback within this time frame, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Contact Information

If you have any queries related to the SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact Agri Manage Solutions (Pty) Ltd (the Administrators of SACTA) directly:

• Contact person: Beatrix de Witt (Chief Executive Officer at Agri Manage)
• Telephone: 012 807 3958
• Email: beatrix@agrimanage.co.za

SACTA Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: SACTA (South African Cultivar & Technology Agency)
• Bursary Name: SACTA Bursary Programme
• Focus: Grain and oilseeds breeding and technology
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens
• Study level: Postgraduate (Honours, Masters, Doctoral)
• Fields of study: Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, and related fields
• Institution type: Recognised and accredited tertiary institution
• Key requirements: Completed Matric, full-time study, NOT in receipt of other funding, willing to work in SA agricultural industry
• Bursary value: Masters up to R99,750 p/a (2 years); PhD up to R131,250 p/a (3 years)
• Work-back obligation: Must work in grain and oil-seed industry for duration equal to bursary received
• Required documents: Colour ID photo, CV, proof of registration, academic record, research details, motivational letter
• Application method: Online via Agri Manage portal
• Feedback timeline: Within 8 weeks of closing date
• Closing date: 30 September 2026