South African Nursery Association Bursary 2021/2022 | How to apply for the South African Nursery Association bursaries program online, requirements, application form, and application closing date 2021-2022.
Want to apply for Bursaries in South Africa 2021? The South African Nursery Association invites an application from suitably and qualifies students for their bursary program 2021-2022.
A bursary is a monetary award made by any educational institution or funding authority to individuals or groups.
It is usually awarded to enable a student to attend school, university, or college when they might not be able to, otherwise. Some awards are aimed at encouraging specific groups or individuals into the study.
ABOUT THE COMPANY – SANA
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) was established in the year 1947 as a non-profit organisation. The main aim of the SANA is to represent the interests of the green/ nursery industry. SANA now also represents the following related associations: ABSTA (Allied, Bulb & Seed Trade Association), GCA (Garden Centre Association), and the BPGA (Bedding Plant Growers Association).
Some of the companies key objectives include: portraying a professional image of the countries Horticultural industry; creating a national communication channel with other Nursery businesses; keeping in contact with Government departments concerning issues related to the industry and environmental matters.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The South African Nursery Association (SANA) bursary programme is aimed at students pursuing their studies within the fields of Horticulture and Landscaping. PhD, Masters and BTech students may also apply – these applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The bursary will only provide cover for tuition fees. All other fees, including registration fees; prescribed books; accommodation; travel; allowances etc will not be covered and will be for the students own account.
Applicants will undergo an interview process with a SANA representative in their region, in May 2021.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying towards a Horticulture or Landscaping qualification
- Completed all modules of the 1st academic year of study
- Achieved a minimum average of 60% for each subject
- A member/ apply to be a member of SANA (this is free of charge – the application form is below)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Download and complete the South African Nursery Association Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
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 be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Photograph of yourself (selfie/ portrait photograph/ student card photo)
- Full academic results record (on tertiary letterhead)
- Tertiary institution’s banking details (on tertiary letterhead)
- Proof of tertiary registration for 2021 (on tertiary letterhead)
- A completed South African Nursery Association Student Membership Form (.pdf)
- Motivational letter, must answer the following questions (what is your closest nursery, have you visited any nurseries and if so provide more details, how you see your career in the green industry developing, have you done community volunteer work and if so provide more details about it, have you been involved in the horticultural industry and if so did you volunteer or were you employed and what lessons did you learn) (minimum 150 words)
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1) Email: elana@sana.co.za
(Applications must state “SANA Bursary Application – Your Full Name” in the email subject line)
2) Fax: Fax 086 580 9793
(Marked “SANA Bursary Application – Your Full Name”)
CLOSING DATE
16 April 2021.
(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 directly:
Contact Person: Elana Boshoff (Bursary Administrator)
Tel: 087 945 4621
Mobile: 082 780 7628
Fax 086 580 9793
Email: elana@sana.co.za
Physical address: 14 Summit Rd, Knoppieslaagte 385-Jr, Midrand, 0157
Make sure to read every detail of your Bursary contract. Not every company offers the same rewards and some companies will ask you to work for them as long as you have held the bursary.
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