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SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

SAAFoST Foundation: Tuition up to R60,000 yearly until graduation, conditional on results; withdrawal/failure can trigger conversion to a loan. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
SAAFoST Foundation
Host country
South Africa
Deadline
29 January 2027.
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Bachelor, Diploma
Deadline
29 January 2027.

Key eligibility criteria

  • South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary (2026)

SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Provider: SAAFoST Foundation Study destination: South Africa Study level: Bachelor, Diploma Award Tuition up to R60,000 yearly until graduation, conditional on results; withdrawal/failure can trigger conversion to a loan. Eligibility South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing 29 January 2027. Cycle: 2027 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.saafost.org.za/mysaafost/bursaries/saafost-undergraduate-bursary/ Application route: https://www.saafost.org.za/mysaafost/bursaries/saafost-undergraduate-bursary/ Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents.

SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.saafost.org.za/mysaafost/bursaries/saafost-undergraduate-bursary/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 29 January 2027.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (29 January 2027.). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      3 Feb 2026

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      2 Aug 2026

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      31 Oct 2026

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      30 Dec 2026

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      29 January 2027.

      Provider deadline information: 29 January 2027.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official dedicated ongoing-student scheme gives 2027 proof-of-registration requirement and January deadline; distinct from new matriculant bursary.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary?+

    South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents.

    What funding does the SAAFoST Foundation Undergraduate Bursary offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 29 January 2027.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.saafost.org.za/mysaafost/bursaries/saafost-undergraduate-bursary/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African citizens/permanent residents resident at least three years, full-time first Food Science/Technology degree/diploma students; SAAFoST membership for at least 12 months; 2027 registration required. Non-South-African nationals qualify only as South African permanent residents.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 29 January 2027.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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