The Land Bank invites qualifying South African students to apply for the External Bursary Programme 2027.
Bursary Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Bursary Location: South Africa
Study Level: Primarily undergraduate agricultural studies
About the Land Bank External Bursary Programme
The Land Bank External Bursary Programme forms part of the Bank’s socio-economic development and skills pipeline initiatives aimed at strengthening capacity within South Africa’s agricultural sector.
The programme supports the development of future professionals in critical and scarce skills while promoting broader participation by young people from historically disadvantaged and rural communities.
The bursary is intended to help build a sustainable talent pipeline, promote diversity within the agricultural finance ecosystem and strengthen professional capacity in the sector.
What the Land Bank Bursary Covers
The bursary provides support for:
- Full tuition fees.
- Prescribed books.
- Study materials.
- Monthly living allowance.
- Accommodation allowance, where applicable.
- Meal allowance, where applicable.
Funding applies to Agricultural Colleges registered with the Council on Higher Education, subject to the bursary conditions.
Fields of Study Covered
Preference will be given to agriculture-related qualifications in the following fields:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Management
- Agronomy
- Crop Production
- Plant Production
- Animal Production
- Animal Science
- Livestock Production
- Poultry Production
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Extension
- Soil Science
- Forestry
- Farm Management
- Agricultural Risk Management
- Water Resource Management
- Irrigation Management
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Agricultural Technology
- Precision Agriculture
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 28 years old.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Show an interest in contributing to South Africa’s agricultural sector.
Preference will be given to applicants from:
- Rural communities.
- Historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who Should Apply?
This bursary is suitable for students who want to build careers in areas such as:
- Agriculture.
- Agribusiness.
- Agricultural economics.
- Crop and plant production.
- Animal production.
- Forestry.
- Agricultural technology.
- Water and irrigation management.
- Climate-smart agriculture.
- Agricultural risk management.
Priority is given to undergraduate agricultural studies.
How to Apply
Applicants must first download and complete the official Land Bank bursary application form.
Click here to download the Land Bank Bursary Application Form 2027
Completed application forms and all required supporting documents must be emailed to:
Email: bursaries@landbank.co.za
Click here to apply for Land Bank External Bursary Programme 2027
Applicants should ensure that the application form is completed fully and that all required documents are attached before submitting.
Enquiries
For bursary-related enquiries, contact the Land Bank Learning and Development Team.
Email: bursaries@landbank.co.za
Applicants making enquiries should use Bursary Query in the email subject line.
Important Application Information
Applicants should:
- Ensure they meet the age requirement.
- Apply for an agriculture-related qualification where possible.
- Complete the official application form in full.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Ensure that all contact details provided are accurate.
Closing Date
30 November 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.