Starke Ayres has an ongoing Bursary Programme for 2024, and qualifying candidates are invited to apply.
About Starke Ayres
Starke Ayres boasts 140 years experience in the development, production and marketing of high yielding vegetable seed.
The company’s distribution network extends from its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, to 25 countries in Africa, and over 55 countries around the world.
Starke Ayres is the largest independent vegetable seed company in South Africa, supplying both the commercial and consumer markets.
Careers at Starke Ayres
A career at Starke Ayres comes with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
The company is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Starke Ayres believes that its employees are their most valuable asset.
Starke Ayres is ccommitted to investing in the future of agriculture, and they believe that education is one of the key ways to achieve this goal. That’s why Starke Ayres offers bursary opportunities to support students who are passionate about agri-culture and want to make a positive impact in the industry.
Bursary Study Fields
Starke Ayres offers bursary programmes to students with interest in, or qualifying in, the following study fields:
PLANT SCIENCE
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 and Horticulture
Starke Ayres Bursary Criteria
Study Disciplines: BSc • BSc (Agric) • BSc (Hons) • MSc • Msc (Agric) • PhD
To qualify for our bursary program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program 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
How to Apply
Please scan the QR code in the image advert below and follow the link for further instructions and application guidelines:
Apply here: Bursary applications
