Bursaries are available on application to students who have successfully completed all modules of their first Academic year of study.
In order to be considered, Horticulture and Landscaping Students must have an average of at least 60% per subject and have completed their first-year modules of study in full.
Please ensure that all criteria as indicated on page 1 of the application form, have been adhered to when applying.
No incomplete applications will be accepted.
Kindly note that the bursary will not cover any outstanding fees.
Bursary funds that are awarded are not paid to students, but is deposited directly into the respective institution’s bank account.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered, all applicants are required to write a motivation letter of no less than 150 words in support of their application.
The following questions must form the basis of your motivation along with additional points:
- How do you see your career in the green industry developing?
- Have you done any community volunteer work? If so, where and for how long and what was your experience of it?
- Have you been involved in the horticultural industry? If so, were you a volunteer or employed and what where the main lessons learnt through that experience?
- Have you visited any nurseries? If so, where and what would you say was the most impressionable?
- What is the distance to your nearest nursery and what is it called?
NB: By not giving a comprehensive motivation your application may not be considered.
Please attach a photograph of yourself e.g. a portrait photograph, student card photo or selfie.
Please note that applications by PhD, Masters and BTech students will be reviewed on a case-bycase basis.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
South African Nursery Association (SANA) Bursary 2022
Bursary Enquiries
For more information, please contact Wendy Appel, Bursary Administrator on: wendy@sana.co.za
Conditions of Bursary
The Bursary does not cover outstanding fees and the Bursary is only valid for the current academic year of study.
The SANA Tom Arnold Bursary Fund does not cover Registration Fees. All students will have to ensure they are fully registered with the institution before the bursary can be awarded. Other fees, i.e. practical training, accommodation, travel, allowances, and prescribed books are not covered.
The closing date for bursary applications for 2022 is 31 March and interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
How to Apply
NB: By not giving a comprehensive motivation your application may not be considered.
Please attach a photograph of yourself e.g. a portrait photograph, student card photo or selfie.
Please note that applications by PhD, Masters and BTech students will be reviewed on a case-bycase basis.
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Click here to Download South African Nursery Association Bursary Application Form 2022 (.pdf)
