Residents from the sugarcane growing provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
Have applied or registered in the Faculty Agriculture at a College of Agriculture
Have applied or registered for Diploma in Agriculture at University of Mpumalanga.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
The Objective of the Programme
The objective of the programme is to increase the number of high potential learners from disadvantaged backgrounds with access to quality education and training in the field of agriculture, science and engineering at tertiary institutions. SITFE awards a maximum of 41 full bursaries on an annual basis.
SITFE is proud to include amongst its alumni a number of South Africa’s prominent leaders including Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Bonginkosi “Blade” Nzimande; Former Judge President of the Western Cape, John Hlophe and Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo. Former Treasurer-General of the ANC, Dr Zweli Mkhize and his wife Dr May Mashego also received assistance from SITFE for their high school education.
