Potato Industry Development Trust, PIDT Bursary 2025 is open. Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified applicants for the 2025 PIDT Bursary Programme.
This article covers the PIDT Bursaries 2025 Overview, Online application portal, application form, how to apply, qualifications, requirements, closing date, and more.
- Bursary Provider: Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT)
- Location: All South Africa
- Application Mode: Online Application Form
PIDT Bursary Programme 2025
A bursary or grant is a means of non-repayable monetary support designed to assist students who meet specific financial eligibility criteria. It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals to study.
To qualify for the Bursary, you must possess all the required qualifications and meet all requirements before applying for the Potato Industry Development Trust, PIDT Bursary 2025.
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FIELD OF STUDY
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) will be awarding bursaries for studies, within the following Agricultural fields:
Undergraduate studies:
- Agricultural Production,
- Agronomy,
- Plant Production,
- Soil Science
Postgraduate studies:
- Honours, Masters or PhD – with a Potato Related Topic.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying
Undergraduate students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards one of the aforementioned Agriculture qualifications
- You must be in the 1st or later year of study (the bursary will cover from 2nd year of study)
- You must be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- You must have a strong academic record
Postgraduate students:
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must have completed Matric
- You must be studying towards an Honours, Masters or PhD qualification, with a Potato Related Topic
- You must be studying at a recognised South African tertiary institution
- You must have a strong academic record
Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an internship and a workplace experience program, in order to enhance their skills and secure employment opportunities.
BURSARY CONDITIONS
Obligation:
Once students have completed their studies, they will be required to work for a potato-industry related organisation, company or institution for an amount of time equal to their bursary award.
How to Apply for PIDT Bursary
Click the link below to apply and submit an online application form for this opportunity:
Complete the relevant bursary application form:
Undergraduate studies:
PIDT Bursary Application Form (Undergraduate)
Postgraduate studies:
PIDT Bursary Application Form (Postgraduate)
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Complete the relevant bursary application form:
Undergraduate studies:
PIDT Bursary Application Form (Undergraduate)
Postgraduate studies:
PIDT Bursary Application Form (Postgraduate)
Then follow the instructions on the page to apply for an available position.
Closing Date
The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) Bursary Closing Date is [31 October 2025]
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