The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in a career in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2026 academic year.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: South Africa
To be taken at (country): South Africa
About the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment Award:  The internship awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be appointed as interns and placed with the relevant industry/research institution/institution of higher learning as young professionals. Successful candidates will also be allocated a mentor and will receive a monthly allowance from the department
Type: Bachelors, Masters and PhD
Eligibility: .
applicants must:
- be unemployed youth (South African (SA) citizens);
- have not previously participated in any internship programme in the public service;
- have completed at least a three (3) year qualification from a recognised higher education institution.
Number of Awardees: Not specified
Value of Internship:Â Interns will receive a stipend/allowance of R7,860.50 per month
Duration of Bursary:Â Duration of course
How to Apply: All applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Motivation as to why the bursary should be awarded to you.
- Certified copies of qualifications and recent academic records
- Certified copies of identity document (applicant and both parents or guardian)
- Proof of registration (if already enrolled with the institution of higher learning)
- Latest Grade 12 results (if currently in High School)
- Proof of parents or guardian’s income.
- Proof if parents are deceased.
- Affidavit if parents are not working.
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