Maize Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 | Apply Now

About the Maize Trust

The Maize Trust was founded in August 1998 to promote the South African maize industry. The Trust serves the industry through financial support for institutions and organisations with programmes aimed at market and production related research.

The secondary objectives of the Trust are to fund the assimilation and dissemination of market information and to broaden market access for the benefit of the maize industry.

The Maize Trust is inviting students to apply for their postgraduate bursary programme for the 2027 academic year.

Organisation: Maize Trust • Founded: August 1998 • Focus: South African maize industry • Academic Year: 2027

What Fields of Study Are Covered?

The Maize Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 will be awarded for Master’s (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) studies within the maize industry, including the following fields:

Bursary Value

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

• MSc / 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 Maize Trust Bursary South Africa 2027

Before you apply for the Maize Trust 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 Masters or Doctoral qualification relevant to the South African maize industry
• You must be studying or enrolled to study at a tertiary institution recognised by the Maize Trust
• 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 Maize Trust
• You must be willing to work within the South African maize 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 bursary conditions, policies and procedures (on the application form)
• You must agree to the terms of and complete the Legal Undertaking form of the bursary (Section I on the application form)
• Once students have graduated, they must work within the maize 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 Maize Trust Bursary South Africa 2027, please contact Agri Manage Solutions (the Administrators of The Maize Trust) directly:

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

Maize Trust Bursary South Africa 2027 – Quick Summary

• Organisation: Maize Trust
• Bursary Name: Maize Trust Postgraduate Bursary Programme
• Founded: August 1998
• Academic Year: 2027
• Who can apply: South African citizens
• Study level: Postgraduate (Masters / PhD)
• Fields of study: Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, and related fields
• Institution type: Tertiary institution recognised by the Maize Trust
• Key requirements: Completed Matric, full-time study, NOT in receipt of other funding, willing to work in maize 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 maize 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