SAAGA Bursaries 2022 for South Africans | How to apply for SAAGA bursaries program online, application form pdf download, requirements, eligibility, and SAAGA bursary application closing date 2022-2022.
Are you a student looking for Companies that offer Bursaries in South Africa? The SAAGA invites an application from suitable and qualified students for their bursary program 2022-2023 Academic Year.
Let’s dive into the full information about SAAGA bursaries and application details for 2022.
Overview of SAAGA Bursary Program
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.
If you are successfully enrolled with a University you can apply for a bursary.
SAAGA Bursary Application Details 2022-2023
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) makes bursaries available to individuals from historically disadvantaged groups for studies to towards a BSc (Agric) or equivalent degrees majoring in Horticultural Science or Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness.
Aim of bursary
To ensure that appropriately trained graduates of colour enter the South African avocado industry to enable continued growth of the sector.
Duration of bursary
For any one student, the bursary will be available for an initial period of one year, after which
progress will determine the extension of the bursary. If a student is awarded the bursary for the
first time, he/she will not automatically qualify for the bursary for the next year.
Obligations of recipient to the avocado industry
Students awarded a bursary by SAAGA will be required to work for the SA Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) for a period of one year for each year that the bursary is awarded, provided that a position is available. If no position is available at the time that the recipient completes his/her degree, there will be no obligation to Subtrop. If no position is available in Subtrop, the recipient will assisted in finding a placement with members of SAAGA. Subtrop is the umbrella organisation that manages the affairs of the SA Avocado, Litchi and Mango Growers’ Associations.
Recipients of the bursary will be required to focus their seminars and projects on avocados where possible.
Recipients wishing to continue with postgraduate studies
Recipients wishing to continue with a postgraduate degree will be allowed to do so provided
that the research to be carried out will further equip the student to effectively serve the avocado industry as an employee of Subtrop. The bursary scheme will not make provision for postgraduate students, as SAAGA funds research carried out by postgraduate students, which in effect, amounts to a bursary.
Bursary awards and penalties
A panel appointed by SAAGA will evaluate all applications. Applicants will be advised of the decision timeously. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contractual agreement with Subtrop. The value of the bursary award will be dependent on each individual case and will be reviewed annually. If a recipient does not pass the course for which the bursary has been awarded, he/she will be required to pay back the bursary over a period equal to the length of the bursary, repayment commencing at the beginning of the year after the year in which the bursary was awarded.
Requirements
The SAAGA bursary is for students of color studying towards a BSc (Agric) or equivalent degree majoring in Horticultural Science and related fields of Agricultural Economics.
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