Cape Wools SA: Bursary Programme for 2025
Bursary Highlights
Cape Wools SA invites qualifying candidates to apply for the Bursary Programme for 2025.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Cape Wools SA (CWSA), in its role as service company representing the interests of the Wool Industry Forum of South Africa, recognises education, training and development as key tools in support of a viable, profitable and sustainable wool industry.
Bursary Purpose
In order to provide financial assistance for new entrants to consider a career in the wool industry, CWSA, with support from the Wool Trust, has decided to establish a Wool Industry Bursary Trust from
which bursaries will be awarded to deserving candidates to further their education at appropriate tertiary educational or training institutions.
This will offer such candidates the opportunity to prepare themselves for a career in the South African wool industry in any one of the various institutions and organisations involved in the producing, selling, buying, testing, brokering, processing and export of wool and/or any secondary or related industries.
Duration of Bursary
- The bursary will be awarded annually and reviewed and paid on a six-monthly basis.
- The bursary is renewable subject to the satisfactory completion of a semester and in compliance with the Institution’s rules and conditions.
- Renewal of the bursary is not automatic.
Criteria
- Preference will be given to students at Agricultural Colleges (50% of allocation) or tertiary institutions in the field of fashion and textile design.
- The following principle will be applied when bursary applications are awarded, 60% of available funding will be earmarked for previously disadvantaged individuals.
- Preference will be given to students in their third year of study and upwards, eg. honours, masters or PHD in a wool/sheep focused direction.
- CWSA shall consider the intended field of study and target qualification and assess its suitability in terms of potential employment within the wool industry
What the Bursary Covers
The following may be considered for funding:
- a) Registration & Tuition / course fees
- b) Material fees and books
- c ) Accommodation fees
The bursary must be used solely for registration, tuition fees, books and materials, compulsory contributions and accommodation provided by a registered tertiary institution.
Documentary proof will be required to substantiate the expenditure of the amount granted in terms of this Agreement.
The access of funding from other bursaries will be taken into account.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION: 31 OCTOBER 2024
Download the application form here, and please submit the form to:
General Manager
Cape Wools SA
P.O. Box 2191
North End
PORT ELIZABETH
6056
or email to: [email protected]
No application shall be considered if submitted without copies of the applicant’s identity document, proof of address and appropriate academic records (matriculation certificate and/or latest course results from an institution).
