Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund 2025/2026

The Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for Cape Wools SA Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the Cape Wools SA: Cape Wools SA (CWSA) was established as an association in 1997 and is currently the South African Wool Industry’s official industry representative organisation. Cape Wools are responsible for representing the interests of the wool processors, wool buyers, wool buyers, wool traders, wool brokers, small stockbreeders, the wool testing group and labour. The mission of the organisation is to provide support to the wool industry of South Africa, by way of research and development, market intelligence and promotion through projects.

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Field of Study

Textile/ Fashion Design
wool studies

Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund Application Requirements 2025/2026

South African citizen
Studying or intend on studying towards a qualification in the wool industry
Must meet all the admission requirements of the institution
Preference will be given to Agricultural College students and tertiary students pursuing fashion and textile design studies
Preference will be given to students in their 3rd year of study and onward (Honours/ Masters/ PHD) in wool or sheep focused direction

Grootfontein Agricultural College students must have the following minimum criteria:

Must specialize in wool in 3rd year if needing a bursary for 1st or 2nd year
Bursary funding will be awarded for the next year based: on the previous semester/year’s academic results in accordance with Grootfontein College’s rules and conditions; access to funding from other bursaries; and any disciplinary actions
Practical on-farm training will be supported, if required, to a maximum of R20 000 per student, which must be paid to the farmer to defray costs For Study at Tertiary Institutions in the direction of Textile or fashion design, with a focus on wool and the final year collection must consist of garments containing a minimum of 50% wool
Masters degree students must focus on wool and its applications

Cape Wools SA Bursary Fund Application Procedures 2025/2026

ID document (certified copy)
Latest academic results (certified copy)
Proof of registration at a tertiary institution (on the tertiary institution’s letterhead)
Proof of any other bursary received or applied
Proof of permanent residence
Motivational letter

Closing Date: 31 October

Contact Cape Wools SA for more details about the Bursary Fund and also check your status.