Maize Trust Bursary Application 2025/2026

The Maize Trust Bursary Application for 2025/2026. Find below How to Apply for Maize Trust Bursary 2025/2026.

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About the Maize Trust: The Maize Trust, established in 1998, was formed after the Maize Board closure, with the main aim of promoting the maize industry of South Africa. The Trust provides the maize industry with financial support, to organisations and institutions that conduct a production and market-related research programmes.
The Trust also provides funding for assimilation and circulation of market information, as well as increases market access for the maize industry’s benefit.

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Details of Maize Trust Bursary

Field of Study

Masters and Doctoral studies only

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Meteorology
Agricultural Engineering
Agronomy
Plant Breeding
Plant Physiology
Plant Biochemistry
Plant Pathology
Plant Entomology
Plant Nematology
Pasture Science
Food Sciences (relevant to the crop industry)
Livestock Science
Weed Science
Soil Science
Soil Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Biometry

Maize Trust Bursary Application Requirements

South African citizen
Completed Matric
Studying full time within one of the aforementioned fields of study (MSc or PhD only)
Studying at a recognised University in South Africa
Intend on conducting a thesis on a topic that has been approved by the Maize Trust
Willing to work within the South African maize industry after completing your studies
Have read and agreed to all terms of the Maize Trust Bursary Scheme Agreement (.pdf)

Maize Trust Bursary Application Procedures