South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
Any Level
Various
Amount not specified
South African Citizens Only
About This Bursary
South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary South Africa 2022 – 2023
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – SAFCOL
SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited) is involved in the forestry industry operations within the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, and Manica and Sofala provinces in Mozambique. As the third largest state-owned company in the country, SAFCOL is responsible for ensuring that forests and other assets in the SAFCOL Group are sustainably managed.
The company is mandated to conduct forestry business, domestically and internationally, including: timber harvesting, timber processing and related activities.
ABOUT THE SAFCOL BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
SAFCOL is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the
2023 academic year
.
Bursaries will be awarded to financially needy and academically deserving students, for
undergraduate and postgraduate studies
, within the following fields:
Forestry and related qualifications:
Agro-Forestry
Civil Engineering
Eco/ Agro-Tourism
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Environmental Management
Forestry
Genetics
Health and Safety Management
Horticulture
Mechanical Engineering
Plant Pathology
Plant Production
Wood Science/ Wood Technology
Management and support qualifications:
Business Management
Communications
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Human Settlement Development
Internal Audit and ICT
Legal
Marketing and Sales
Project Management
Risk Management
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MORE ABOUT THE SAFCOL BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED, SERVICE CONTRACT & SELECTION
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, textbooks and other learning material, accommodation, meals and a stipend for each semester.
After graduation, students will be required to work for SAFCOL, for an equal duration of bursary funding received.
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the SAFCOL Bursary.
Shortlisted candidate will be contacted within 30 days of the application deadline – if you do not receive any feedback by 7 November 2022, please consider your application unsuccessful.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFCOL 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 be currently in Matric or have completed Matric
You must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the fields listed above, in 2023
You must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
You must meet the entry requirements of your selected institution
Preference will be given to: previously disadvantaged students, female students, students with disabilities, youth residing in communities alongside SAFCOL plantations and communities SAFCOL have signed Social compacts with
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SAFCOL BURSARY
Download and complete the
SAFCOL Bursary Application Form 2023
(.pdf)
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the SAFCOL 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 application may be disqualified):
ID document (certified copy)
Matric certificate or Matric recent results (certified copy)
Most recent academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead) (certified copy)
Proof of registration or acceptance at a tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
Applications must be submitted via email to:
bursary@safcol.co.za
(Insert the words “
SAFCOL Bursary Application 2023
” in the email subject line)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE SAFCOL BURSARY
14 October 2022 (extension).
(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 SAFCOL directly:
Learning and Development Department Unit
Contact Person: Portia (Bursary Administrator)
Tel: 013 754 2700
Cell: 083 679 4985
Email: bursary@safcol.co.za
Please do NOT contact SAFCOL if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here:
https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in October 2022.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.
What's Covered
See description details.
Eligibility Criteria
See description details.
Application Requirements
See description details.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Feb 07, 2026
Bursary Details
Category:
Accounting
Study Level:
Any Level
Funding Type:
Full Funding
Reference:
BUR-3C1E2E65