South African Nursery Association (SANA) Bursary bursary

MORE ABOUT THE SANA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will only provide cover for tuition fees only and is awarded for the current academic year of study. Funding is paid directly to the institution.

The bursary does NOT cover any outstanding fees or other fees (such as registration fees, practical training, accommodation, travel, allowances, and prescribed books).

Bursary recipients will also be required to become SANA members (free of charge), which will have the following benefits:

• Regular communication via electronic newsletters – this covers matters relating to the industry, important dates and more
• Digital copy of the annual SANA Magazine
• Invitation as a visitor, to the fast growing SANA TRADE FAIRS, allowing members the chance to view how the nursery industry operates – this takes place twice a year in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal
• Membership is valid for 1 year – student members are required to reapply each year

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted and invited to attend an interview with a SANA representative in their area, which will take place in April 2025.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SANA 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 have completed Matric
• You must be studying towards a Horticulture or Landscaping qualification
• You must preferably be studying at undergraduate level (PhD, Masters and BTech students will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
• You must have completed all modules of the 1st academic year of study
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% for each subject
• You must be registered for 2025 studies at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must be a student member of SANA or must apply to be a member of SANA (this is FREE – see application form in the list of supporting documents below)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SANA BURSARY

Download and complete the SANA Bursary Application Form 2025 (.docx)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SANA Bursary.
 

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 may application be disqualified):

• ID document (certified copy)
• Photograph of yourself (selfie/ portrait photograph/ student card photo)
• Current academic record
• Certificates of all previous other studies completed
• Tertiary institution’s banking details (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of tertiary registration for 2025 (on institutions letterhead)
• Completed SANA Student Membership Application Form 2025 (.docx)
• Completed SANA Bursary Checklist 2025 (.docx)
• Motivational letter (details can be found on the application form) (minimum 150 words) (read our tips on how to write a motivational letter for your bursary application)

Applications must be submitted via email to: ayanda@sana.co.za
(Insert the words “SANA Bursary 2025” in the email subject line).
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE SANA BURSARY

31 March 2025.
(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 South African Nursery Association (SANA) directly:
Contact Person: Ayanda Radebe (Bursary Administrator)
Email: ayanda@sana.co.za