The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) invites qualifying South African students to apply for the SATI Bursary Programme for the 2027 academic year.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026 at 23:59
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies
About the SATI Bursary Programme
The South African Table Grape Industry bursary supports students pursuing qualifications that are relevant to the table grape industry and its wider value chain.
Funding is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, with preference given to students whose studies and research are closely aligned with the needs of the industry.
Undergraduate Fields of Study
The bursary may support studies in fields including:
- BSc Agric in Viticulture and Oenology: Table Grapes
- BSc Agric in Plant and Soil Sciences: Crop Production Systems with Grapevine Sciences
- Entomology
- Genetics
- Plant Pathology
- Agricultural Economics
- Soil and Water Management
- Soil Science
- Crop Protection and Breeding
- B Agric in Plant Production: Viticulture
- Diploma in Crop Production: Viticulture
Postgraduate Fields of Study
Postgraduate studies must have a table grape focus and may include:
- Entomology
- Genetics
- Plant Pathology
- Soil Science
- Viticulture
- Other relevant table grape industry research areas
What the SATI Bursary Covers
The bursary may provide partial or full funding towards:
- Tuition fees.
- Study materials.
- Accommodation.
- Food.
- Living expenses.
- Other study-related expenses that can be properly motivated.
The level of funding depends on the available SATI budget and approval by the SATI CEO.
Duration of Funding
Bursaries are awarded for one academic year at a time.
Students must reapply each year for continued funding.
Renewal of funding will depend on satisfactory academic performance.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be studying or intending to study towards a qualification relevant to the table grape industry.
- Be enrolled for an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
- Study either full-time or part-time.
- Have achieved at least an overall “D” symbol.
- Study at a registered tertiary academic institution in South Africa.
- Be interested in pursuing a career within the table grape industry or supporting industries.
Preference Criteria
Preference may be given to:
- Students entering their second or later year of study.
- Previously disadvantaged students.
- Students with demonstrated financial need.
- Applicants already involved in the table grape industry.
- Students involved in table grape empowerment businesses or initiatives.
- Land reform beneficiaries and their children.
- Farmworkers and their children.
- Applicants already working within the table grape industry.
- Students participating in industry-related research projects.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified proof of highest qualification.
- Certified copy of most recent academic results.
- Proof of acceptance or preliminary acceptance at an accredited tertiary institution.
Postgraduate applicants must also submit:
- Research proposal.
- Confirmation that the research proposal has been accepted by the relevant researchers.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates are expected to be contacted by mid-January 2027.
Applicants who do not receive feedback by that time should consider their applications unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the SATI application platform.
Click here to apply for the SATI Bursary South Africa 2027
Applicants are encouraged to read the application guidelines before submitting their applications.
Click here to read the SATI Bursary Application Guidelines
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- Their qualification is relevant to the table grape industry.
- All supporting documents are certified where required.
- Postgraduate research proposals are included where applicable.
- Their most recent academic results are submitted.
- Their online application is completed before the deadline.
Closing Date
16 November 2026 at 23:59
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.