SATI Bursary Programme
South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Paarl - applications via its Submittable portal
The SATI Bursary Programme is awarded annually to students who want a career in the South African table grape industry or its value chain - from viticulture and horticulture to agricultural economics, food science and supply chain disciplines. Bursaries can cover part or all of study fees, accommodation and living expenses, are re-evaluated each year on academic performance, and give preference to South African students in their second year of study or above. Postgraduate applications are assessed against SATI's research needs.
- Amount
- Not a fixed amount - part or all of study fees, accommodation and living expenses, subject to SATI's available budget
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Paarl - applications via its Submittable portal supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ Planning a career in the table grape industry and/or its value chain
- ✓ Studying full-time or part-time at a registered tertiary institution in South Africa, with an acceptance letter for the qualification
- ✓ Average academic results (minimum D symbol)
- ✓ Preference for students going into their second year of study or above, but first-years are not excluded
- ✓ Open to any qualifying individual, with preference for South African students who have a clear interest in a table grape career
- ✓ Postgraduate applicants must give details of their research project and supervisor; they are assessed against SATI's research needs
- ✓ Awarded one year at a time and re-evaluated annually on academic performance
What's Included
- ✓ Study fees (part or all)
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Living expenses
- ✓ Conditional award pending final results of the previous academic year, renewable subject to satisfactory academic progress
Work Commitment
Recipients sign a bursary agreement with SATI, submit academic progress reports every quarter and must complete their qualification in the disciplines agreed with SATI. SATI's bursary page does not specify a work-back period, so check the terms of your agreement.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Paarl - applications via its Submittable portal bursary application
- 1
Confirm you meet the criteria on SATI's bursaries page (satgi.co.za/transformation-training/bursaries) - a qualification relevant to the table grape value chain, an acceptance letter and at least a D-symbol average
- 2
When a call is open, follow the Application Form link to SATI's Submittable portal and create an account (SATI publishes an application guide on the bursaries page)
- 3
Complete all sections of the online form - only applications completed through SATI's online system are considered
- 4
Upload your supporting documents (incomplete applications are disqualified) and submit before the closing date
- 5
Wait for feedback - if you have not heard from SATI by mid-January, consider your application unsuccessful
- 6
Reapply or submit progress reports as required, as bursaries are re-evaluated each year
Required Documents
- 📄 Fully completed online application form
- 📄 Certified copy of your ID
- 📄 Proof of highest qualification(s) and latest results
- 📄 Proof of preliminary acceptance or acceptance at an accredited tertiary institution
- 📄 Postgraduate applicants: research proposal and its acceptance by the researchers involved
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the SATI bursary cover?
- Unless otherwise stated, a SATI bursary covers part or all of your study fees, accommodation and living expenses. There is no fixed published amount; funding depends on SATI's available budget and CEO approval.
- Who is eligible for the SATI bursary?
- Students planning a career in the table grape industry or its value chain who are studying full-time or part-time at a registered South African tertiary institution, have an acceptance letter and at least average (D-symbol) results. Preference goes to South African students in their second year of study or above, though first-years are not excluded. Postgraduate applicants are assessed against SATI's research needs.
- When do SATI bursary applications open?
- SATI's last call was for the 2026 academic year. As of 12 October 2026 its Submittable portal showed no open calls and the 2027 dates had not been announced, so check the bursaries page on satgi.co.za for the next call.
- Is the SATI bursary renewable, and when will I hear back?
- Bursaries are re-evaluated each year based on academic performance, and funded students submit quarterly progress reports. Applicants who have not received feedback from SATI by mid-January should consider their applications unsuccessful.
When do 2027 applications open?
South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Paarl - applications via its Submittable portal has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
SATI's last call was for the 2026 academic year, run on its Submittable portal, with feedback to applicants by mid-January. As of 12 October 2026 the Submittable portal showed no open calls and SATI's bursary page still linked to the 2026 form, so 2027 dates had not been announced.
Check South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Paarl - applications via its Submittable portal's official siteNeed help? Contact South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Paarl - applications via its Submittable portal:
Email: info@satgi.co.za
Phone: +27 (0) 21 863 0366
Information verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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