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Beefmaster Group

Beefmaster Group Bursary

Closes

31 August 2026

Level

Final year undergraduate

For

South African citizens

Sector

Agriculture

Type

Undergraduate bursary

About this bursary

The Beefmaster Group offers financial assistance to tertiary students entering their final year of undergraduate study in agricultural disciplines for the 2027 academic year. Beefmaster is a major South African beef supplier operating across the full value chain, from livestock feedlots to processing and product distribution.

This bursary programme aims to assist high-achieving applicants who want to build a career in the national agricultural sector. The award helps cover final-year qualification costs to support skilled graduates entering the industry.

Candidates must be enrolled in specific agricultural degree tracks and demonstrate solid academic performance throughout their tertiary studies.

Courses of study covered

B Agriculture majoring in Animal Production
BSc Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics
BSc Agriculture majoring in Animal Science

What the bursary covers

Financial cover for final year undergraduate study in approved agricultural fields

Who can apply

You qualify if

  • You must hold South African citizenship.
  • You must have successfully completed matric.
  • You must be enrolled in one of the specific agricultural degrees listed for funding.
  • You must be entering the final year of your undergraduate qualification.
  • You need to maintain a strong academic record.
  • You should demonstrate a real passion for contributing to South African agriculture.

You do not qualify if

  • Students who are not in their final undergraduate year cannot apply.
  • Applicants without South African citizenship will not be considered.

Documents you need to submit

  • Certified copy of your South African ID document
  • Certified copy of your Matric certificate
  • Full academic record printed on official university letterhead
  • Brief curriculum vitae containing personal information
  • Half-page motivational letter detailing why you deserve the funding

Ensure all documents are clear and certified where required.

How to apply

  1. 1
    1. Prepare clear electronic copies of all listed required documents.
  2. 2
    2. Write a brief half-page motivational letter.
  3. 3
    3. Compose an email to [email protected].
  4. 4
    4. Add 'Beefmaster Group Bursary 2027' as the exact subject line.
  5. 5
    5. Attach your supporting documentation and send the email before the closing deadline.

No standard application form is needed for this submission.

How you are selected

1
Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation to attend an interview.
2
If you receive no feedback, you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
3
Selected candidates must sign a formal bursary agreement with Beefmaster Group.

Forms, downloads and links

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