ABOUT THE COMPANY – STARKE AYRES
We re pleased to inform you about Starke Ayres Bursary South Africa 2024-2025 /read full details.
The history of Starke Ayres dates back to 1896 when Charles Starke started grain and produce companies, which later merged to form Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd in 1920. Today, Starke Ayres are specialists in the supply of vegetable seed, flower seeds, and lawn seed for home and commercial use.
With more than 130 years experience, the company prides itself on the production of top quality seeds, with the best germination capability and purity. The company also provides excellent after-sales service by assisting farmers to grow products that can be sold.
Starke Ayres is also involved in retail by supplying seeds, soluble fertilisers and chemical products to home gardeners and farmers. Its secondary business is retail, supplying subsistence farmers and home gardeners with seeds, chemical products and soluble fertilisers.
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Starke Ayres bursary programme is intended for tertiary students with strong academic records. Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study:
- Genetics (BSc)
- Plant Breeding (BSc)
- Plant Production (BSc)
- Plant Science (BSc)
- Soil Science (BSc)
MORE ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME – COVERAGE VALUE & RENEWABILITY
The Starke Ayres bursary programme will provide coverage for the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, prescribed books and accommodation in residence (to a maximum value of R37 500 each year).
The bursary is awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and is renewable each year based on satisfactory academic performance.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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):
- South African citizen
- Completed Matric
- Studying full-time towards a qualification in one of the aforementioned fields of study
- Completed the 1st year of study (must be applying for funding from second year onwards)
- Studying at a recognised South African University
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY
Applications must be done online at: https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/45274
You will be required to Register an Account and Login before you can apply here: https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Account/Login
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Latest tertiary academic record (certified copy)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Starke Ayres directly:
Tel: 0860 782 753
Email: hr@starkeayres.co.za
Technical support queries:
Tel: 012 420 7200
Email: skillsmapsupport@sage.com