About the Bursary Provider – NAMCThe National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is a statutory body that reports to and advises the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development on matters related to agricultural products. The organization’s mission is to provide key stakeholders with agricultural marketing advisory services and marketing policy issues to support the country’s agricultural marketing system. NAMC has four divisions: Agribusiness Development Division, Agricultural Trusts Division, Research Division, and Statutory Measures Division.

About the NAMC Bursary Programme – Fields Covered

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme for the 2025 academic year. NAMC is offering bursaries to internal (NAMC employees) and external (learners) applicants. Bursaries will be awarded for studies in any Agriculture-related field.

Eligibility Requirements for the NAMC Bursary

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

You must be a South African citizen
You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Agriculture-related qualification
You must be studying or registered to study at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa

How to Apply for the NAMC Bursary

Download and complete the relevant application form:

* For external applicants (not working at NAMC): NAMC Bursary Application Form 2025 (External)
* For internal applicants (working at NAMC): NAMC Bursary Application Form 2025 (Internal)

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

ID document (certified copy)
Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
Full academic record, if currently studying (certified copy)
Proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institution’s letterhead)

Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]

(include the words “NAMC Bursary Application 2025” in the email subject line)

Closing Date for the NAMC Bursary

15 August 2024 (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

Contact the Bursary Provider

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) directly:

Tel: 012 341 1115
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Tips on How to Apply and Succeed:

* Ensure you meet the minimum entry criteria before applying.
* Proofread your application form carefully before submission.
* Attach all required supporting documents and ensure they are clear and legible.
* Apply well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) Bursary South Africa 2025