South Africa Wine Bursary Programme
South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team)
The South Africa Wine Bursary Programme funds South African students pursuing scarce and critical-skills qualifications for the wine industry - including viticulture, oenology, cellar technology, wine business studies, agricultural economics and microbiology. It covers tuition fees and offers hands-on industry exposure, with graduates able to apply for a one-year practical placement at a South Africa Wine member.
- Amount
- Full tuition fee coverage for the qualification (no fixed figure publicly specified)
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Renewable
- Yes
Eligible Fields of Study
South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen or permanent resident
- ✓ In Matric or have completed Matric
- ✓ Studying (or planning to study) toward a scarce/critical-skills wine or agriculture qualification at an accredited South African institution
- ✓ Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the wine industry
- ✓ Currently unemployed
- ✓ Not receiving other bursaries or funding
- ✓ Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
What's Included
- ✓ Full tuition fee coverage for wine-industry qualifications
- ✓ Hands-on experience and insights from leading wine professionals
- ✓ Graduate placement: graduates can apply for a one-year placement with a South Africa Wine member to gain practical industry experience
- ✓ Networking and access via the South Africa Wine Learner Management System
- ✓ Exposure to innovative and sustainable industry practices
How to Apply
Steps to complete your South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) bursary application
- 1
Visit the South Africa Wine bursary programme page at sawine.co.za/bursary-programme/ and check the current application window
- 2
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (citizenship/residency, Matric status, unemployment, no other funding, and a wine-related qualification)
- 3
Prepare and certify your supporting documents, including a fee quote and motivational letter
- 4
Complete the online application form linked from the bursary programme page
- 5
Upload your certified supporting documents and POPI consent as required
- 6
Submit before the closing date (the 2026-intake round closed on 31 October 2025), then wait for shortlisting and selection by the People Development team
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of ID
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate
- 📄 Academic transcripts / latest results
- 📄 Motivational letter
- 📄 Fee quote from the institution
- 📄 Costing and marks worksheets
- 📄 Sworn affidavit
- 📄 Signed POPI (data protection) consent
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the South Africa Wine Bursary cover?
- The bursary covers full tuition fees for your wine-industry qualification. It also provides hands-on industry exposure, networking through the South Africa Wine Learner Management System, and the chance to apply for a one-year graduate placement with a South Africa Wine member.
- Which fields of study qualify?
- Scarce and critical-skills wine and agriculture qualifications - including Viticulture and Oenology, Cellar Technology / Cellar Management, Agricultural Economics, Microbiology, and postgraduate Oenology or Viticulture - plus other wine-industry-related fields based on current industry needs.
- When is the application deadline?
- This is an annually recurring programme. The round for the 2026 academic year closed on 31 October 2025. As of 12 October 2026 the 2027 closing date had not been published on sawine.co.za/bursary-programme/, so check that page or email the People Development team for current dates.
- Who can apply for the bursary?
- South African citizens or permanent residents who are in Matric or have completed Matric, are currently unemployed, are not receiving other funding, and are studying (or planning to study) a wine-related qualification at an accredited South African institution. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
When do 2027 applications open?
South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) has not yet announced dates for the 2027 intake.
The last recorded window closed on 31 October 2025. Treat that as a guide to timing only — confirm the 2027 dates with South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team) before you rely on them.
The bursary for the 2026 academic year closed on 31 October 2025. As of 12 October 2026, South Africa Wine's bursary page linked to an online application form but did not publish a closing date for the 2027 round.
Check South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team)'s official siteNeed help? Contact South Africa Wine NPC (administered in-house by the People Development team):
Email: kachne@sawine.co.za
Phone: +27 21 276 0430
Information verified 2026-10-12. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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