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Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen
- Entering final undergraduate year of study in 2027
- Studying B Agriculture (Animal Production), BSc Agriculture (Agricultural Economics), or BSc Agriculture (Animal Science)
- Strong academic record
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate
- Complete academic record with latest results
- Brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Half-page motivation letter
About Beefmaster Group Bursary
Beefmaster Group funds bursaries for final-year agriculture students studying animal production, agricultural economics, or animal science. One of South Africa's largest privately-owned, family-run beef producers, the Kimberley-based company manages the full beef value chain, from working directly with cattle farmers through to delivering meat products to customers across South Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East.
Because Beefmaster already invests heavily in training and mentoring the farmers it partners with, the bursary is a natural extension of that approach - built to strengthen the same agricultural expertise its supply chain depends on.
Funding Details
Full financial details aren't published upfront, but the bursary is designed to support your final year of study in one of Beefmaster's three funded agriculture qualifications.
Where You Can Study
Beefmaster doesn't publish a narrow list of approved universities, so most accredited South African institutions offering the three eligible agriculture qualifications should qualify.
About Beefmaster Group
Beefmaster Group is one of South Africa's largest privately-owned, family-run beef production companies, based in Kimberley in the Northern Cape with a major feedlot near Christiana in North West. Founded in the 1960s as…
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You need to be a South African citizen entering your final undergraduate year of study in 2027, with a strong academic record in one of three specific qualifications: B Agriculture (Animal Production), BSc Agriculture (Agricultural Economics), or BSc Agriculture (Animal Science).
Because Beefmaster only funds these three specific qualifications, confirm your degree matches exactly before applying - related agricultural degrees outside this list aren't covered.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
Applications for this cycle have closed. Check the provider's site for the next intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which qualifications does the Beefmaster Group Bursary fund?
B Agriculture (Animal Production), BSc Agriculture (Agricultural Economics), or BSc Agriculture (Animal Science) only.
Can I apply if I'm not in my final year?
No - the bursary is specifically for students entering their final undergraduate year in 2027.
Is there an application form?
No - you apply by emailing the required documents directly.
Who do I email my application to?
Blanche Mpiwa at blanche.mpiwa@beefmaster.co.za, with "Beefmaster Group Bursary 2027 Application" in the subject line.
What documents do I need?
Certified ID, certified Grade 12 certificate, full academic record, a brief CV, and a half-page motivation letter.
Where is Beefmaster based?
Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, with a feedlot near Christiana in North West.
When do applications close?
31 August 2026.
Does Beefmaster fund other agriculture fields?
No - only the three specific qualifications listed above are covered.
