Land Bank External Bursary Programme for 2027

The Land Bank External Bursary Programme forms part of the bank's socio-economic development and skills pipeline initiatives. It aims to build professional capacity in South Africa's agricultural sector, with priority given to undergraduate agricultural studies and applicants from rural and historically disadvantaged communities.

Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 28, demonstrate strong academic performance and show an interest in contributing to the agricultural sector. The listed study areas include agricultural economics, agribusiness and agricultural management, agronomy, crop and plant production, animal production and animal science, livestock and poultry production, horticulture, agricultural extension, soil science, forestry, farm management, agricultural risk management, water resource management, irrigation management, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural technology and precision agriculture.

The bursary provides full tuition coverage at agricultural colleges registered with the Council on Higher Education, as well as support for prescribed books and study materials, a monthly living allowance and accommodation and meal allowances where applicable. Applicants must complete the application form and email it with the required supporting documents to the address published by Land Bank.

Applications for the current external bursary programme close on 30 November 2026. Applicants should confirm the final document checklist and any institution-specific restrictions on the official Land Bank page.