Starke Ayres offers bursary opportunities to support South African students who are passionate about agriculture and want to make a positive impact in the industry. The company lists bursary support for specific agriculture and plant-science related disciplines, with applications submitted online via the linked careers portal.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Starke Ayres (listed on the Plennegy (Pty) Ltd careers portal)
- Fields/level: Plant Science; Genetics; Microbiology & Plant Pathology; Plant Production & Soil Science (BSc to PhD levels)
- Who it’s for: South African citizens studying full-time in agriculture or a related field
- Closing date: Not stated on the listing (apply as soon as possible)
- How to apply: Online application via the careers portal
About Starke Ayres
Starke Ayres states that it invests in the future of agriculture and supports students through bursary opportunities. The opportunity is published under “Starke Ayres: Bursary Opportunities” on the Plennegy (Pty) Ltd careers portal.
Fields of study supported
The listing indicates bursary opportunities for students with interest in (or qualifying in) the following study fields:
- Plant Science (including Plant Physiology)
- Genetics (Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Biotechnology)
- Microbiology & Plant Pathology (Plant Protection and Postharvest Technology)
- Plant Production & Soil Science (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; Plant Production Horticulture; Horticultural Science; Horticulture)
Study level / qualification types
The careers listing includes the following study disciplines/levels:
- BSc
- BSc (Agric)
- BSc (Hons)
- MSc
- MSc (Agric)
- PhD
Eligibility (as stated)
- Be a South African citizen
- Be enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma programme in agriculture or a related field
- Have a strong academic record and demonstrate financial need
- Be passionate about agriculture and committed to making a positive impact in the industry
What it covers
The listing does not specify the value of the bursary or which study costs are covered. Confirm the funding details during the online application process or via any instructions shown on the portal.
Closing date
Not stated on the Starke Ayres bursary opportunities page or the linked careers listing. Apply as early as possible.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Waiting for a “closing date” announcement when none is listed—apply early.
- Applying for fields outside the listed disciplines (plant science/genetics/plant pathology/horticulture/soil science).
- Submitting incomplete information on the online portal (missing fields, uploads, or required details).
- Using an email/application channel that is not specified—follow the portal’s application steps.
How to apply
- Open the online listing and click Apply.
- Register an account (or log in) on the careers portal.
- Complete the online application and provide any information/documents requested on the system.