AgriSETA Bursaries for Unemployed Learners (Discretionary Grant Window 2027/28)

• Bursary value for undergraduate and postgraduate learners: R70 800 per learner.
• All expenses are funded up to a combined maximum of R70 800.

The 2027/28 window runs from 1 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 at 24h00. Late applications are not considered, and AgriSETA has a single window each year for the 2027/28 financial year.

1. Contact your university or training provider, or your employer, to confirm that they are applying to AgriSETA for bursaries; learners cannot apply directly.
2. The applicant organisation downloads the bursary application form from the AgriSETA discretionary grants page.
3. The completed form and all supporting documents are emailed to [email protected] between 1 August and 15 September 2026.
4. For continuing learners, the latest statement of account from the institution is included.
5. Applications must be complete; incomplete ones are not evaluated.

Enquiries: new bursaries, Ms Andani Sengani-Mphepu ([email protected]); continuing bursaries, Ms Latifa Dube ([email protected]).

• Completed bursary application form.
• Latest statement of account from the institution (continuing learners).
• Evidence of at least 50% achievement of registered modules (continuing learners).
• Applicant organisation documents: company or entity registration, proof of accreditation or programme approval, valid SARS tax clearance or tax compliance status pin, proof of current Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report where applicable, and EMP 201 form (employers).
• Training providers must be on the Central Supplier Database, with proof.

Only fully completed applications with the required supporting documents are evaluated. Learning interventions must be drawn from the 2027/28 Sectoral Priority Occupations list. AgriSETA may decline to appoint an applicant.