The goal of Educate to Grow is to help as many students as possible fulfill their ambition of becoming agricultural scientists. Each eligible bursary or scholarship opportunity from our partners will have more precise requirements. Candidates should only submit an application if they meet the requirements listed below. Applications for all bursaries and scholarships are currently closed. Throughout the year, we’ll announce new jobs, requirements, and application forms here and on our social media channels as they become available.
SELECTION PROCESS AND APPLICATION CRITERIA
The main goal of the Bursary and Scholarship Fund is to raise money through donations in order to provide bursaries, scholarships, and other forms of support to help deserving but financially struggling students use the ACI online learning platform to further their education.
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
We make a comprehensive investment in our students’ academic, health, life skills, mentoring, and leadership development, making sure they have every chance to realize their full potential as future leaders while they are under our care.
SUPPORT OFFERED TO EDUCATE TO GROW BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
Through an integrated student support system, we offer:
- Personality assessment: self-knowledge;
- Networking opportunities with other students and industry role players;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Financial skills for future planning;
- Presentation and communication skills training;
- Stress and time management;
- Career guidance; and
- Individual coaching.
APPLICATION FOR EDUCATE TO GROW BURSARY SUPPORT
The bursaries and scholarships are promoted in the mass media, on the websites and social media platforms of Educate to Grow and AGRICOLLEGES International, as well as on the numerous social media accounts of partner organizations.
Application forms shall be obtainable from the Educate to Grow website under Bursaries and Scholarships: Applications.
Screening of applications will be coordinated by the office of the Educate to Grow Bursary manager and the appointed committee.
Interviews will be conducted by the same committee, and recommendations will be submitted to the Educate to Grow bursary committee.
Successful applicants will be matched to the bursary available for a specific course at AGRICOLLEGES International.
Award letters shall be forwarded to successful candidates, who will then be requested to confirm their acceptance of the award, which will be subject to the student successfully completing an admissions test with AGRICOLLEGES International.
The student completes the admissions test with AGRICOLLEGES International.
Upon acceptance of the award, a bursary and scholarship contract will be signed by the student.
PROFILE OF CURRENT EDUCATE TO GROW BURSARY AND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
- From previously disadvantaged communities;
- Lower-income households;
- Single-parent or grandparent-headed households with lower education status;
- Most households depend on social grants.
- Few have any family members with tertiary education qualifications, and
- Living in areas with some of the country’s most severe social and environmental issues.
WHEN IDENTIFYING SUITABLE CANDIDATES, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT:
- Minimum academic qualification: Grade 10;
- Speaks and understands basic English;
- Successfully completes AGRICOLLEGES International’s online assessment;
- In need of financial support to access quality educational opportunities;
- Gross combined income per household per month should not exceed R10,000;
- Citizenship criteria will be determined by the individual donor or sponsor.
- Embraces a strong value system and sense of responsibility; and
- Actively involved in community service.
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