Bursary description:
- SITFE is one of South Africa’s oldest Trust Funds, having been established in 1965 as a private sector effort. SITFE’s objective is to support, promote, and develop sustainable, high-quality education in sugarcane-growing communities in South Africa.
- SITFE has funded school building projects, provided financial aid to higher institutions, and collaborated with educational organizations to grant bursaries to over 10,000 students.
- The bursary is the sugar industry’s flagship initiative and a vital tool for assisting the government in addressing inequities in science, agriculture, and engineering.
- Children of farmworkers can apply for any field of study.
- The bursary is only available for students from Kwa-Zulu Natal and Mpumalanga.
Must be interested in enrolling or studying the following degrees:
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Science
Bursary requirements:
- Should be a South African citizen.
- Should be studying at the degrees mentioned above.
- Should be studying at an recognized/accredited university.
- Should be in Matric or completed Matric.
- Sugarcane growing areas, where mills and sugar industry administrative infrastructure are located, must provide a source of revenue for your family.
- Should be based in Mpumalanga and Kwa-Zulu Natal.
How to apply:
- Applications should be completed online by clicking the Apply Here button below.
The following documentation may be required for the bursary application:
- Certified copy of your South African ID (Less than 3 months old).
- Documentation of why you need financial assistance, this can include parent’s pay slip and a motivational letter.
- Acceptance letter/document from the university stating you have been accepted for the enrollment of the studies you will be pursuing.
- Certified copy of your latest academic record for university students.
- Certified copy of your Academic record (Grade 12 latest academic record/Grade 11 final academic record).