SASCP Bursary Programme
South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat
The SASCP Bursary Programme, run by the South African Society of Crop Production, has supported South African students studying crop production (agronomy/crop science) at recognised South African universities, at both undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc, PhD) levels. It is a once-off award whose value has varied by cycle - 2026 sources cited R15,000 for undergraduates, R20,000 for MSc and R25,000 for PhD students, while older sources referenced two annual awards of R10,000. The 2026 round closed on 15 March 2026; SASCP had not published a 2027 call as of October 2026.
- Amount
- Once-off award; value has varied by cycle. Per 2026 sources: Undergraduate R15,000; MSc R20,000; PhD R25,000 (older sources referenced two annual awards of R10,000). Confirm current amounts on the official SASCP notice before applying.
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- No
Eligible Fields of Study
South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen or permanent resident
- ✓ Completed Matric
- ✓ Studying full-time toward an undergraduate or postgraduate (MSc, PhD) degree at a recognised/accredited South African university
- ✓ Undergraduate applicants must have completed their first year of study
- ✓ Major subjects / field of study in Crop Production (Agronomy / Crop Science)
- ✓ Some sources note a minimum average of around 60% in the previous academic year
What's Included
- ✓ Once-off bursary award toward studies in crop production
- ✓ Awarded across undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc, PhD) levels
- ✓ Backed by the South African Society of Crop Production, supporting the next generation of crop scientists
Work Commitment
No formal work-back obligation is published for the SASCP Bursary.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (SA citizen/permanent resident studying crop production at a recognised South African university; undergraduates must have completed their first year)
- 2
Check sascp.org.za or contact the SASCP secretary (admin@sascp.org.za) for the next bursary call - the online form used for the 2026 round is no longer available
- 3
Prepare your supporting documents (certified ID, academic record, proof of registration, reference letters and a motivational letter)
- 4
Submit your application and documents as instructed in the call before the closing date (the 2026 round closed on 15 March 2026) - late applications were not accepted
- 5
Wait for the outcome from the SASCP secretariat
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your South African ID
- 📄 Latest academic record / transcript
- 📄 Proof of tertiary registration
- 📄 Reference letters from your study leader/supervisor and the Dean of the faculty
- 📄 A motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for the SASCP Bursary?
- South African citizens or permanent residents who have completed Matric and are studying full-time toward an undergraduate or postgraduate (MSc, PhD) degree in crop production (agronomy/crop science) at a recognised South African university. Undergraduate applicants must have completed their first year of study, and some sources note a minimum average of around 60% in the previous academic year.
- How much is the SASCP Bursary worth?
- It is a once-off award whose value has varied by cycle. Per 2026 sources, undergraduate awards are R15,000, MSc R20,000 and PhD R25,000, while older sources referenced two annual awards of R10,000. Always confirm the current amounts on the official SASCP notice before applying.
- When is the application deadline?
- The 2026 cycle closed on 15 March 2026. As of 12 October 2026 SASCP had not published a 2027 call, and its website no longer showed the bursary application form, so contact the SASCP secretary (admin@sascp.org.za) to ask about the next round.
- How do I apply for the SASCP Bursary?
- For the 2026 round, applicants completed an online form on sascp.org.za and emailed their supporting documents (certified ID, academic record, proof of registration, reference letters from their study leader and the Dean, and a motivational letter) to the SASCP secretariat. That form is no longer online, so check with the SASCP secretary for how the next call will work.
When do 2027 applications open?
South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 15 March 2026. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat before you rely on them.
The 2026 round closed on 15 March 2026. As of 12 October 2026 SASCP's website no longer carried a bursary page or application form and no 2027 call had been published; the site lists a travel grant (apply before 15 June) and student awards instead.
Check South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat's official siteNeed help? Contact South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP), administered by the SASCP secretariat:
Email: admin@sascp.org.za
Phone: 083 389 0543 (SASCP secretary)
Information verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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