Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Location: KwaZulu-Natal & Mpumalanga, South Africa
About SITFE
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Established in 1965, SITFE supports education in sugarcane-growing regions.
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Aims to develop the next generation of agricultural professionals and contribute to skills development in the sugar industry.
Fields of Study
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Agriculture-related studies at:
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Cedara College of Agriculture
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Owen Sithole College of Agriculture
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University of Mpumalanga
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Eligibility Criteria
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South African citizen
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Resident of KwaZulu-Natal or Mpumalanga
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Currently in Matric or have completed Matric
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Applied or registered for Agriculture studies at a recognized tertiary institution or Agricultural College
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Household income between R350,000 – R600,000 per year
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Preference given to:
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Children of sugarcane farmworkers
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Disadvantaged applicants from sugarcane-growing areas
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First-year students near sugar mills or administrative infrastructure
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Selection Process
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Shortlisting based on Grade 11 final results, Matric June results, or latest tertiary results
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Interviews: Mid-December 2025
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Final selection: By 31 January 2026
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SITFE may withdraw bursary if full funding/loans are received from other sources
Required Documents
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Certified ID
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Certified Matric results/certificate
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Latest tertiary results (if applicable)
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Proof of connection to the sugar industry (if applicable)
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Proof of household income
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Death certificate (if applicable)
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Proof of application/registration at university or college
How to Apply
Option 1 – Online:
Apply online for SITFE Bursary 2026
Option 2 – Hard Copy:
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Submit completed form and documents via:
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Email: bursaries@sasa.org.za (Subject: SITFE Bursary 2026)
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Post:
Sugar Industry Trust Fund for Education
P.O. Box 7008
Mount Edgecombe 4300
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Key Dates
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Closing Date: 21 November 2025
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Shortlisting: Early December 2025
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Interviews: Mid-December 2025
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Final Results: 31 January 2026
Benefits:
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Full or partial bursary for Agriculture studies
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Study at leading agricultural institutions
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Preference for students connected to the sugar industry
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Supports youth development in rural areas