Westfalia Fruit Bursary 2026 – Your Chance to Study Agriculture and Tech
Westfalia Fruit is offering a new scholarship for South African high‑school graduates and current matric students. If you want to study a university course in farming, engineering, biology, or any related field, this bursary can cover the costs of tuition, books, and sometimes even living expenses. The deadline to apply is 30 November 2025, and the award is open to students all over South Africa.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Westfalia Fruit is a big name in fruit production and wants to give back to the communities around its farms. By supporting students who are eager to learn about agriculture and technology, the company hopes to grow the next generation of workers who will help South Africa’s food and industry sectors thrive. They especially like applicants who live near Westfalia’s operations, do well in school, and need financial help to get a degree.
What You Can Study
You can apply if you plan to study any of these subjects full‑time:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Communication
- Electrical Engineering
- Entomology
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Industrial Engineering
- Logistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Plant Genetics
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Production
- Soil Science
- Supply Chain Management
- Teaching
- Technical Engineering (Fitting & Turning, Mechatronics, Boilermaking, Millwright)
If your family lives close to a Westfalia farm and you’re interested in a community‑benefit field like medicine, nursing, or teaching, you’re also welcome to apply.
Who Can Apply
To be eligible you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be currently in your final year of high school (matric) or have finished matric.
- Plan to study a full‑time undergraduate degree in one of the listed subjects.
- Be accepted or about to be accepted at a recognized South African university, university of technology, or TVET college.
- Show a good academic record.
- Show that you need financial support.
- Preferably live in a community near a Westfalia Fruit site.
If you meet these points, you can apply. The company will review your application and decide who receives the bursary.
What Papers You Need
Before you send your application, gather these certified documents:
- South African ID copy
- Matric mid‑term results (if you’re still in high school)
- Matric certificate (if you’ve finished)
- Recent academic record (if you’re already studying)
- Proof that you live in the area, such as a letter from your municipality or tribal authority
Missing any of these will mean your application is rejected, so make sure you have all the files ready.
How to Apply
The application is done online. Click the link below and fill out the form. Be sure to upload all the required documents and double‑check that everything is correct before you hit send.
Apply for the Westfalia Fruit Bursary 2026 – https://apply.workable.com/westfalia-fruit/j/0B27AF4245/
Remember: the deadline is 30 November 2025. If you wait until after that date, you’ll no longer be able to submit your application. So plan ahead, collect your documents, and get your application ready before the end of November.
A Few Extra Tips
- Read the instructions carefully: The online form will ask for details about your school, grades, and why you want to study this subject. Take a few minutes to write clear answers.
- Ask for help: If you’re unsure about a document or how to upload something, ask a teacher or a family member. They can help you make sure everything looks right.
- Keep a copy: Save a PDF or print out your completed application. It’s good to have a backup in case anything goes wrong with the online system.
This bursary is a chance to study something you love without the worry of paying full tuition. If you’re a motivated student with good grades and a need for financial support, the Westfalia Fruit Bursary 2026 could be exactly what you need to start your higher‑education journey. Apply before the deadline, put your best effort into the application, and you might be on your way to a bright future in agriculture, engineering, or another related field. Good luck!